Chu Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 81-0894741 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.3M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$188,269
Total assets$41.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $60,122 and $404,494.
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
60% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | To educate the citizens and citizen-leaders for our society. | $1,257,532 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | To provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. | $404,494 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Support professor tanya zelevinsky's project titled "A second generation sr2 molecular lattice clock." | $400,000 |
| Museum of Chinese in America | New York, NY | To telling the untold stories of the making of america through the lens of the chinese american experience. | $188,269 |
| University of Toronto | Toronto, CA | To build strong partnerships in and outside the university to attract world class faculty and staff who contribute to the excellence that… | $60,122 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Champaign, IL | To build upon its rich history of excellence in teaching, research, public service and economic devt | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,335,417 | 6 |
| 2023 | $2,668,525 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349104614
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0894741
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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