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CEO Nguyen Foundation

Preselected recipients only Houston, Texas · EIN 863639660

CEO Nguyen Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $79,073 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $27,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $229,282 the year before.

69% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$64,1137$108,534
2023$229,28211$129,460
2024$79,07313$88,500

How to apply

CEO Nguyen Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What CEO Nguyen Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas11$72,073
Colorado1$5,000
New York1$2,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 13 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Trees For Houston
Houston, TX
Donation that aidsin their mission to plant, protect and promote trees.$27,000
Fort Bend Children's Discovery
Sugar Land, TX
Donation that aidsin their mission to provide educational resources.$15,000
North Channel Little League
Houston, TX
Donation was used for athleticequipment including helmets and coaches starter kits-as well as to cover registration fees.$11,592
Child Advocates
Houston, TX
Planting of 3 treesof the CASA Wellness Park.$10,000
Vail Bench Program
Vail, CO
Donation to Cityof Vails parksfor city bench program$5,000
St Laurence Catholic School
Sugar Land, TX
Annual tuition assistance, golf tournament, and booster club for the school.$4,050
Nehemiah
Houston, TX
Donation to children ofNehemiah Center to send 5 students to summer camp$2,500
Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation
Valhalla, NY
Donation that aids in mission to improve part of every childs K-12 learning experience.$2,000
Gigi's Playhouse For Downs Syndrome
Stafford, TX
Donation to aid fashionshow and luncheonfor downs syndrome$700
Parks Youth Ranch
Richmond, TX
Donation of T-shirtsfor youth at ParksYouth Ranch For Texans Camp$600
Nery's Promise
Richmond, TX
Donation of food andart supplies for CEO Kids Art Experience$403
Cho-Yeh
Livingston, TX
Donation that aids intheir mission to mold nextgeneration of Christian leaders.$125
EB Goal Park
Houston, TX
Donation to aid missionto bring park toEast Downtown for safer and greener Houston$103

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does CEO Nguyen Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does CEO Nguyen Foundation give?

$79,073 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs CEO Nguyen Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Jackie Pham (President), Tammy Duong (Secretary) and Maikhoi Bui (Treasurer).

What does CEO Nguyen Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.

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