Private foundation · EIN 38-3155351 · Birmingham, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

U S-China Cultural 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $477K total, median $28K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$477K
Median grant
$28K
Stays in MI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
US China Cultural InstituteNew York, NYFund cultural program$305K
US China Cultural InstituteNew York, NYGeneral support$50K
Montalvo Arts CenterSaratoga, CAFund cultural program$33K
Careers Through Culinary Arts ProgrNew York, NYFund educational program$30K
Lang Lang International Music FoundNew York, NYFund cultural program$27K
KingsporchAustin, TXGeneral support$20K
New York Foundation for the ArtsNew York, NYGeneral support$10K
America's CharitiesChantilly, VAGeneral support$1,682

By state: New York 5 · California 1 · Texas 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

U S-China Cultural Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Birmingham, Michigan, administered in care of Shirley Young, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 U S-China Cultural Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 U S-China Cultural Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $477K across 8 grants, a median of $28K.

Where does U S-China Cultural Foundation give?

New York (5 grants), California (1 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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