Chau Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyLA Habra Hts, California · EIN 82-1922889 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $102,000.
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
28% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usc Medical School | Log Angeles, CA | Contribute to support the research, medical education and scholarships | $200,000 |
| Alliance Cultural Foundation | Rowland Heights, CA | Contribution made to support education | $102,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Contribution to the university research, discovery, public engagement and creativity. | $100,000 |
| Pomona College | Claremont, CA | Contribute to support the research, education and scholarships | $50,000 |
| Amherst College Ma | Amherst, MA | Contribution to the university research, discovery, public engagement and creativity. | $50,000 |
| LA Opera | Los Angeles, CA | Contribution made to support the nonprofit organization | $3,500 |
| American Cancer Center | Whittier, CA | Contribution to scientific research on cancer. | $1,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($111,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $618,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $598,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $459,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349103908
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-1922889
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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