Duchen Foundation
Invitation OnlyCastro Valley, California · EIN 85-4392988 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$13K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$550
Total assets$319K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $888.
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
45% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aajc | Los Angeles, CA | General | $1,388 |
| Awf | Washingtong, DC | General | $1,000 |
| Cat Town | Oakland, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Stone Zoo | Stoneham, MA | General | $1,000 |
| National Asian Pacific | Chicago, IL | General | $888 |
| East Bay Asian Local Development | Oakland, CA | General | $888 |
| Ifaw | Yarmouth Port, MA | General | $650 |
| St Jude Hospital | Santa Ana, CA | General | $636 |
| Alamenda County Community Food Bank | Oakland, CA | General | $600 |
| Consercation International | Arlington, VA | General | $550 |
| Wwf | Washington, DC | General | $550 |
| Barn Sanctuary | Santa Clarita, CA | General | $500 |
| Earth Justice | Los Angeles, CA | General | $500 |
| Fndi | Claremont, CA | General | $500 |
| Muttville | San Francisco, CA | General | $500 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | General | $500 |
| Pasadena Humane | Pasadena, CA | General | $500 |
| Missing Kids Org | Alexandria, VA | General | $400 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | General | $350 |
| Tri Valley Animal Rescue | Dublin, CA | General | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $4,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $6,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630789349100518
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4392988
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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