Private foundation · EIN 62-1720872 · Raleigh, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Chou Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $12K.

From the 2023 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $74K total, median $12K. Stated restrictions: NO

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
6
$74K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in NC
—
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.4M

How to apply

Business letter and description of charity Contact: Paul Chou, 13300 Durant Road, Raleigh, Nc, 9198468661 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NO

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2023

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Octet Collaborative IncSomerville, MAAa leadership - cultural change$20K
China PartnershipMetuchen, NJGeneral operating support$15K
Barnabas and CoFullerton, CAAa leadership - pastoral wellness$14K
The Veritas Forum IncCambridge, MAAa leadership - evangelism$10K
Vetstarts IncArlington, TXVeteran well being$10K
Abide Gathering IncNew York, NYAa ledership conference$5,000

By state: Massachusetts 2 · New Jersey 1 · California 1 · Texas 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Chou Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina, administered in care of Paul C Chou, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Chou Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2023 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Business letter and description of charity Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Chou Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $74K across 6 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Chou Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (2 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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