Teresa & Stephen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Teresa & Stephen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Missouri City, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $118,370 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$118,370
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was down from $120,447 the year before.
24% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $128,900 | 19 | $621,029 |
| 2024 | $120,447 | 20 | $488,250 |
| 2025 | $118,370 | 21 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Teresa & Stephen Family 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.
What Teresa & Stephen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 6 | $42,000 |
| New York | 3 | $10,100 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $4,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chung Yuan Christian University Development Foundation-North America | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| Sugar Land Chinese Baptist Church | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Buddhist Tzu-Chi Foundation | Charitable donation | $6,000 |
| Doctor Without Borders | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College Inc | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | Charitable donation | $3,000 |
| Fapa | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| Finca | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Feeding American | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Oxfam America | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Shriners Children's | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charitable donation | $250 |
| Orbis International | Charitable donation | $100 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States | Charitable donation | $20 |
Officers and trustees
- Sen-Heng Chen
- Li-Chin Chen
- Cindy Chen
Questions people ask
Does Teresa & Stephen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Teresa & Stephen Family Foundation give?
$118,370 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Teresa & Stephen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sen-Heng Chen (President), Li-Chin Chen (Treasurer) and Cindy Chen (Secretary).
What does Teresa & Stephen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.