Chih Foundation
Historical FunderMountain View, California · EIN 20-5608459 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $14,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SAM AMY CHIH |
|---|---|
| Address | 1606 DON CT, MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94040 |
| Phone | 6509694549 |
| SAMCHIH@YAHOO.COM | |
| Form and materials | LETTER ADDRESSED TO SAM CHIH THAT SPELLS OUT CRITERIA FOR A SCHOLARSHIP AND THE PURPOSE. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE AS LONG AS APPLICABLE TO GOAL OF THE FOUNDATION. |
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
60% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of So Florida Foundation | Tampa, FL | Scholarships | $14,000 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Scholarships | $14,000 |
| Ucsf Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Ucsf Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Unviersity at Buffalo Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Scholarships | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $21,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $20,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601219349100910
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5608459
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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