Private foundation · EIN 90-0883149 · Pasadena, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cheng Family 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: 7 grants paid, $283K total, median $30K. 57% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$283K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in CA
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dance Conservatory of Pasadena SchoolPasadena, CAGeneral support$102K
Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda, CAGeneral support$75K
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CAGeneral support$50K
Grand Circle FoundationBoston, MAGeneral support$30K
Huntington LibrarySan Marino, CAGeneral support$16K
Ohsu Education FundPortland, ORGeneral support$6,000
Park AcademyLake Oswego, ORGeneral support$5,000

By state: California 4 · Massachusetts 1 · Oregon 2

About this foundation

Cheng Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pasadena, California, 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 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 Cheng Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $283K across 7 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Cheng Family Foundation give?

California (4 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), Oregon (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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