Private foundation · EIN 77-0550139 · Mountain View, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert Chang Charitable 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: 4 grants paid, $384K total, median $94K. 75% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$384K
Median grant
$94K
Stays in CA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Give2asiaSan Franciso, CAUnrestricted general$156K
San Jose Community College District FdnSan Jose, CAUnrestricted general$132K
University of Washington FoundationSeattle, WAUnrestricted general$55K
Peking University Education FoundationSan Mateo, CAUnrestricted general$40K

By state: California 3 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Robert Chang Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mountain View, California, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Robert Chang Charitable 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 Robert Chang Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $384K across 4 grants, a median of $94K.

Where does Robert Chang Charitable Foundation give?

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

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