Chao Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderLas Vegas, Nevada · EIN 26-1899479 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $22,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | STEFANIE CHAO |
|---|---|
| Address | 10300 W CHARLESTON BLVD SUITE, 13-488, LAS VEGAS NV 891355008 |
| Phone | 3108965889 |
| INFO@CHAOFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A WRITTEN STATEMENT REGARDING THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS REQUESTED, ALONG WITH A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THOSE FUNDS WILL BE USED. ADDITIONALLY, APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT INFORMATION REGARDING THEIR OPERATIONS AND ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 31 OF EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | BASED ON FUNDS AVAILABLE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Pacific Community Fund of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Renewal scholarships 2025 | $52,000 |
| Renewal Foundation Inc | Diamond Bar, CA | 2025 pearl program scholarship | $30,000 |
| Asian Pacific Community Fund of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | 2026 new scholarships | $26,000 |
| First Star Inc | Los Angeles, CA | $20,000 general support; $5,000 alumni program | $25,000 |
| Missouri S&t | Rolla, MI | Richard and june chao scholarship | $25,000 |
| University of California Irvine Foundation | Irvine, CA | Diabetes center annual fundraising event sponsorship | $22,000 |
| Arcadia Educational Foundation | Arcadia, CA | Arcadias fire relief fund | $15,000 |
| Mpak Inc | Carson, CA | The annual mpak fundraising gala event sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Community Partners | Los Angeles, CA | College access, reiness & success (cars) college prep program | $10,000 |
| Determined to Succeed | Santa Monica, CA | General fund | $10,000 |
| University of California Irvine Foundation | Irvine, CA | Anti-Cancer challenge event sponsorship 2025 | $10,000 |
| Waymakers | Santa Ana, CA | 2025 swing for kids charity golf tournament | $10,000 |
| Waymakers | Irvine, CA | Tustin youth shelter/general donation | $10,000 |
| Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation | Irvine, CO | Swing for hope golf tournament sponsorship | $7,500 |
| Asian Pacific Community Fund of Southern California | Los Angeles, MO | 2025 giving for all seasons gala event sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Asian Pacific Community Fund of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Renewal scholarships 2025 | $4,000 |
| Sunsar Maya Inc | San Francisco, CA | General donation / emergency relief | $3,750 |
| University of California Irvine Foundation | Irvine, CA | To support care connect fund 3453 | $2,000 |
| Pacific Academy Costa Mesa PTO | Costa Mesa, CA | Lunar new year celebration event | $1,000 |
| Pacific Academy Costa Mesa PTO | Costa Mesa, CA | Platinum sponsor for the pacm winter olympics | $1,000 |
| Community Action Marin | San Rafael, CA | Holiday giving | $250 |
| Help Hasina Secure Safe Housing for Her Kids | Columbus, OH | Holiday giving | $250 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Washington, DC | General fund | $250 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($2,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $287,500 | 24 |
| 2024 | $270,550 | 15 |
| 2023 | $251,515 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349103048
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1899479
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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