Private foundation · EIN 36-3857626 · Skokie, Illinois

Tang Research Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $457K total, median $47K. 60% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$457K
Median grant
$47K
Stays in IL
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.0M

How to apply

Contact: Tang Research Foundation, 9452 Leclaire Ave, Skokie, Il, 8476774866

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of WashingtonSeattle, WAprofessorship grant$300K
Indiana University Exchange ProgramBloomington, INTo further the mission of the donee$66K
Tang YanjiuSkokie, ILTo further the mission of the donee$47K
Tang Studies SocietySkokie, ILTo further the mission of the donee$30K
Ancient Chinese Grave Stele ConfereSkokie, ILTo further the mission of the donee$15K

By state: Washington 1 · Illinois 3 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Tang Research Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Skokie, Illinois, administered in care of Andrew Eisenberg, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Tang Research Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Tang Research Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $457K across 5 grants, a median of $47K.

Where does Tang Research Foundation give?

Washington (1 grants), Illinois (3 grants), Indiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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