Ting Tsung & Wei Fong Chao Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ting Tsung & Wei Fong Chao Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $28.8 million in 169 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $3.0 million. 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$28.8 million
- Number of grants169
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$33.6 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $26.7 million the year before.
32% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $25.6 million | 158 | $27.2 million |
| 2023 | $26.7 million | 176 | $30.1 million |
| 2024 | $28.8 million | 169 | $33.6 million |
How to apply
Ting Tsung & Wei Fong Chao 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 Ting Tsung & Wei Fong Chao Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 71 | $11.3 million |
| California | 18 | $5.8 million |
| New York | 39 | $5.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $2.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $1.4 million |
| North Carolina | 4 | $650,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $450,000 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $371,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $220,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Buddhist Progress Society | Program/project support | $3.0 million |
| Texas Children's Hospital | Program/project support | $3.0 million |
| Wellesley College | Program/project support | $2.0 million |
| Asia Society Texas Center | Program/project support | $1.0 million |
| Direct Relief | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Houston Food Bank | Program/project support | $1.0 million |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Program/project support | $1.0 million |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Medecins Sans Frontiers USA Inc | General operating support | $893,919 |
| Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | Program/project support | $600,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Program/project support | $600,000 |
| Brandeis University | Program/project support | $500,000 |
| Climateworks Foundation | Program/project support | $500,000 |
| Duke University | Program/project support | $500,000 |
| Miller Theatre Advisory Board Inc | Program/project support | $500,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Program/project support | $500,000 |
| William Marsh Rice University | Program/project support | $405,000 |
| Asian American Health Coalition of the Greater Houston DBA Hope Clinic | Program/project support | $400,000 |
| Florida Southern College | Program/project support | $400,000 |
| Kids Meals Inc | Program/project support | $350,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | Program/project support | $350,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Program/project support | $300,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Program/project support | $300,000 |
| National Archives Foundation | General operating support | $300,000 |
| American Hospital of Paris Foundation | Program/project support | $283,585 |
| Fountain Project Foundation | General operating support | $270,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Program/project support | $270,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Feeding America | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Houston Grand Opera Association Inc | Program/project support | $250,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | Program/project support | $250,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Asia Society Texas Center | Program/project support | $200,000 |
| Astros Golf Foundation | Program/project support | $200,000 |
| Buddhist Global Relief | Program/project support | $200,000 |
| Committee of 100 Inc | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Greater Houston Partnership Foundation | Program/project support | $200,000 |
| Methodist Hospital Aka Methodist Hospital Foundation | Program/project support | $200,000 |
| Saheli DBA Asian Family Support Services of Austin | General operating support | $200,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Albert Chao
- James Chao
- Dorothy Jenkins
Questions people ask
Does Ting Tsung & Wei Fong Chao Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ting Tsung & Wei Fong Chao Foundation give?
$28.8 million in tax year 2024, across 169 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Ting Tsung & Wei Fong Chao Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Albert Chao (Vice President & Secretary), James Chao (Vice President & Treasurer) and Dorothy Jenkins (President).
What does Ting Tsung & Wei Fong Chao Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.