Private foundation · EIN 46-6349006 · Glenn Dale, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cheng Family Charitable Tr

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: 8 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $39K. 38% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$1.1M
Median grant
$39K
Stays in MD
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dematha Catholic High SchoolHyattsville, MDGeneral Operational Support$495K
Gay and SoberNew York, NYGeneral Operational Support$250K
Maryland Food BankBaltimore, MDGeneral Operational Support$215K
Omf InternationalLittleton, COGeneral Operational Support$50K
PropublicaNew York, NYGeneral Operational Support$28K
We Are One Alliance Co Mizmaryland IncChestertown, MDGeneral Operational Support$20K
DC Youth Orchestra ProgramWashington, DCGeneral Operational Support$10K
Society for ScienceWashington, DCGeneral Operational Support$3,000

By state: Maryland 3 · New York 2 · Colorado 1 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Cheng Family Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Glenn Dale, Maryland, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Cheng Family Charitable Tr 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 Cheng Family Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.1M across 8 grants, a median of $39K.

Where does Cheng Family Charitable Tr give?

Maryland (3 grants), New York (2 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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