Chizen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 26-2450509 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$385K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$12M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $660 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
55% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cmta | Glenolden, PA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | San Jose, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Camp Tawonga | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Childrens Discovery Museum | San Jose, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Silicon Valley Education Foundation | San Jose, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation | Los Altos, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Resource Area for Teaching | San Jose, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| I Am Als | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Central Park Conserancy | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Manhattan Theater Club | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $660 |
| J the Jewish News of Northern California | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Alrp | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Boston Athletic Academy | Hyde Park, MA | Unrestricted | $110 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $385,070 | 20 |
| 2023 | $381,472 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531349349102423
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2450509
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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