Foundation for Chinese Cultural Heritage
Preselected recipients only
Foundation for Chinese Cultural Heritage is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $822,334 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $125,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$822,334
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$125,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$21.5 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.0 million the year before.
67% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 4 | $12.3 million |
| 2024 | $822,334 | 6 | $21.5 million |
How to apply
Foundation for Chinese Cultural Heritage 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.
What Foundation for Chinese Cultural Heritage funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California. It also paid $363,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $400,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $30,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $29,334 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College - Berkeley | General operational expenditures of 2024 (without designated purpose) | $300,000 |
| Nanjing University Education Development Program | General operational expenditures of 2024 (without designated purpose) | $213,000 |
| Taipei Li-Yuan Peking Opera Theatre | To support peking opera theatre performances | $150,000 |
| Tzu Chi Foundation | General operational expenditures of 2024 (without designated purpose) | $100,000 |
| International Buddhist Progress Society | Donation | $30,000 |
| Brown University | General operational expenditures of 2024 (without designated purpose) | $29,334 |
Officers and trustees
- James Chao
- Lydia Chao
- Catherine Chao
- Elizabeth Chao
- David Chao
- Maria S Munoz
Questions people ask
Does Foundation for Chinese Cultural Heritage accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Foundation for Chinese Cultural Heritage give?
$822,334 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $125,000.
Who runs Foundation for Chinese Cultural Heritage?
Its 2024 filing lists James Chao (Director/Vice President), Lydia Chao (Director/President), Catherine Chao (Director/Secretary) and Elizabeth Chao (Director/Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Foundation for Chinese Cultural Heritage fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.