Cathay Bank Foundation
Invitation OnlyEl Monte, California · EIN 74-3052411 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$2.8M
Organizations funded227
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$143K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | Operating support | $125,000 |
| Dream Center Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $125,000 |
| Pasadena Community Foundation | Pasadena, CA | Operating support | $125,000 |
| Chinatown Service Center | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $120,000 |
| Operation Hope | Atlanta, GA | Operating support | $100,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Asian Pacific Community Fund of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $75,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern California Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $70,000 |
| Asian Pacific Islander Small Business Program Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Chinese American Museum | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $50,000 |
| LA Fire Department Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $50,000 |
| The Greenlining Institute | Oakland, CA | Operating support | $40,000 |
| Center for the Pacific Asian Family | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $30,000 |
| Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $30,000 |
| Self-Help for the Elderly | San Francisco, CA | Operating support | $30,000 |
| Southern California Public Radio | Pasadena, CA | Operating support | $30,000 |
| Koreatown Youth and Community Center | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Pasadena Symphony Association | Pasadena, CA | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Chinese American Service League Inc | Chicago, IL | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Rise Economy | San Francisco, CA | Operating support | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Santa Monica, CA | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Teach Aapi | Santa Monica, CA | Operating support | $25,000 |
| 1990 Institute | San Francisco, CA | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Committee of 100 | New York, NY | Operating support | $25,000 |
| The Asian American Education Project | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $25,000 |
| East West Players | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Sherwood Forestry Service Inc - Watch Duty | Santa Rosa, CA | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Door of Hope | Pasadena, CA | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater LA | Bellflower, CA | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Haven Services Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $22,500 |
| Asian Health Services | Oakland, CA | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center Community Development Corporation | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $20,000 |
| New Economics for Women | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Anewamerica Community Corporation | Oakland, CA | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Family Bridges Inc | Oakland, CA | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Coalition of Asian American Children and Families | New York, NY | Operating support | $17,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley | Monterey Park, CA | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Iris Cantor - UCLA Women's Health Education and Research Center | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Asian Youth Center | San Gabriel, CA | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $15,000 |
| UCLA Labor Center | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Asian American Senior Citizens Service Center | Santa Ana, CA | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Community Partners | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Chinatown Library | Os Angeles, CA | Operating support | $15,000 |
| International Institute of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Herald Family Center | San Gabriel, CA | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Chinese Information and Service Center | Seattle, WA | Operating support | $13,000 |
| Taiwanese American Heritage Committee of Greater Los Angeles | Rosemead, CA | Operating support | $12,000 |
| Chinese Mutual Aid Association | Chicago, IL | Operating support | $11,000 |
| Friends of Uplift | Chicago, IL | Operating support | $11,000 |
| South Coast Chinese Cultural Association& Irvine Chinese School | Irvine, CA | Operating support | $11,000 |
| No Limits for Deaf Children | Culver City, CA | Operating support | $11,000 |
| Fosterall | Glendale, CA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Valley Community Healthcare | North Hollywood, CA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Affordable Housing Clearinghouse | Lake Forest, CA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Asian Americans for Equality | New York, NY | Operating support | $10,000 |
| California Community Economic Development Association | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Chinatown Manpower Project Inc | New York, NY | Operating support | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 227 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,831,700 | 227 |
| 2024 | $2,292,053 | 223 |
| 2023 | $2,154,500 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621139349101247
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-3052411
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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