Private foundation · EIN 47-3084353 · Pasadena, California · Health care

Dca Chen Private 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: 9 grants paid, $172K total, median $15K. 89% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$172K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in CA
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
City of HopeDuarte, CACharitable purpose$50K
The Huntington Library Art Museum andSan Marino, CACharitable purpose$50K
You Lead FoundationArcadia, CACharitable purpose$20K
Taiwanese Holiness Church of AmericaPasadena, CACharitable purpose$20K
Herald Christian Health CenterEl Monte, CACharitable purpose$15K
Pasadena HumanePasadena, CACharitable purpose$5,000
San Gabriel Valley Humane SocietySan Gabriel, CACharitable purpose$5,000
World Central KitchenWashington, DCCharitable purpose$5,000
Taiwanese American FoundationAlhambra, CACharitable purpose$2,000

By state: California 8 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Dca Chen Private Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pasadena, California, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Dca Chen Private 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 Dca Chen Private Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $172K across 9 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Dca Chen Private Foundation give?

California (8 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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