Private foundation · EIN 95-4499506 · Alhambra, California

Stephen & Lydia Huang 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $336K total, median $7,750. 75% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$336K
Median grant
$7,750
Stays in CA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi FoundationSan Dimas, CACharity$320K
Natural Chi MovesmentWoodbridge, CTCharity$15K
American Cancer SocietyBurbank, CACharity$500
Pasadena Humane SocietyPasadena, CACharity$500

By state: California 3 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Stephen & Lydia Huang Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Alhambra, California, administered in care of Philip J Karlin Atty at Law, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Stephen & Lydia Huang Charitable 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 Stephen & Lydia Huang Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $336K across 4 grants, a median of $7,750.

Where does Stephen & Lydia Huang Charitable Foundation give?

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

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