Private foundation · EIN 27-1564060 · McLean, Virginia · Education

Chen Frame Foundation Dtd December 30 2009

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2023 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $48K total, median $3,000. 29% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
7
$48K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in VA
29%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2023

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Arlington Community FoundationArlington, VAEducation$25K
George Washington UniversityWashington, DCEducation$6,000
American UniversityWashington, DCEducation$6,000
Animal Welfare League of ArlingtonArlington, VAEducation$3,000
Pmi Educational FoundationNewtown Square, PAEducation$3,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYEducation$3,000
The Kennedy CenterWashington, DCEducation$1,800

By state: Virginia 2 · District of Columbia 3 · Pennsylvania 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Chen Frame Foundation Dtd December 30 2009 is a private grantmaking foundation in McLean, Virginia, administered in care of Yanping Chen, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Chen Frame Foundation Dtd December 30 2009 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Chen Frame Foundation Dtd December 30 2009 give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $48K across 7 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Chen Frame Foundation Dtd December 30 2009 give?

Virginia (2 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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