Chen-Zhu Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Altos, California · EIN 82-4439136 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$308K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$11,980
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
38% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peach Foundation | Foster City, CA | The peach foundation was formed to give children from the poorest parts of china and southeast asia opportunities to complete a college… | $60,000 |
| Silver Lining Missions | San Jose, CA | Supports efforts to help locate missing children and reunite them with their families, including public awareness, advocacy, and… | $60,000 |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | University of chicago booth annual fund provides flexible funding that supports faculty research, student scholarships, and academic… | $58,000 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | Help fund independent journalism, educational programming, and local news coverage that serves the bay area and northern california. it… | $50,000 |
| California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | To provide financial assistance, scholarships, and emergency support to the families of chp officers who are killed or seriously injured in… | $25,075 |
| San Francisco Symphony | San Francisco, CA | To support world-class orchestral performances, music education programs, and community outreach initiatives throughout the bay area, and… | $15,000 |
| American Society of Clinical Oncology | Charlotte, NC | To promote dramatic advances in the prevention, treatment and cures of all types of cancer. | $11,980 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | Help fund independent journalism, educational programming, and local news coverage that serves the bay area and northern california. it… | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Opera | San Francisco, CA | To support the production of opera performances, artist development, and music education programs serving the bay area. it helps fund… | $8,000 |
| The Asian American Foundation (Taaf) | Washington, DC | Enable taaf to serve the asian american and pacific islander (aapi) community in pursuit of safety, belonging, and prosperity that is free… | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in California | Sacramento, CA | To support the protection and restoration of land and water through science-based conservation, including habitat preservation, climate… | $1,945 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | To support efforts to protect and restore ocean ecosystems through marine debris removal, ocean science, and policy advocacy. | $1,945 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | To support cancer research, patient support services, prevention programs, and education aimed at reducing cancer incidence and mortality.… | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $307,945 | 13 |
| 2024 | $13,827 | 3 |
| 2023 | $1,105 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620779349100522
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-4439136
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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