Chern Medal Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chern Medal Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $68,249 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $68,249 and the largest $68,249. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$68,249
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$68,249
- Largest grant$68,249
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $5.0 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $5.0 million | 1 | $991,811 |
| 2025 | $68,249 | 1 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Chern Medal 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $68,249 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Advanced Studies | Fund Chern Medal & Chern Professorship | $68,249 |
Officers and trustees
- May Chu
- Albert Chu
- Robert Bryant
- Marilyn Simons
- Nathaniel Simons
Questions people ask
Does Chern Medal Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chern Medal Foundation give?
$68,249 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $68,249.
Who runs Chern Medal Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists May Chu (Trustee/Pres/Treas), Albert Chu (Trustee/Sec), Robert Bryant (Trustee) and Marilyn Simons (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.