Jatain Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderIrvine, California · EIN 22-6824275 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.8M
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$99.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $155,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GEORGE CHENG |
|---|---|
| Address | 22 CORPORATE PARK, IRVINE CA 92606 |
| Phone | 9492946041 |
| Form and materials | ANY FORM OF LETTER OR WRITTEN REQUESTS |
| Deadlines | NO DEALDINES AS LONG AS FUNDING IS AVAILABLE |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS AS LONG AS FUND IS AVAILABLE |
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
21% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheng Family Schwab Donor Advised Fund | Orlando, FL | Exempt activities support | $366,218 |
| Sage Hill School | Newport Coast, CA | Exempt activities support | $365,000 |
| Children Hospital of Orange County | Orange, CA | Exempt activities support | $360,000 |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, CA | Scholarship | $358,000 |
| Hoag Hospital | Newport Beach, CA | Exempt activities support | $350,000 |
| The Pegasus School | Huntington Beach, CA | Exempt activities support | $306,666 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, CA | Exempt activities support | $252,004 |
| Princeton Univerity | Princeton, CA | Exempt activities support | $251,098 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Exempt activities support | $200,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles, CA | Exempt activities support | $155,000 |
| University of California Irvine | Irvine, CA | Exempt activities support | $110,000 |
| Assistance League Newport Mesa | Costa Mesa, CA | Exempt activities support | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Santa Ana | Santa Ana, CA | Exempt activities support | $100,000 |
| Fox Foundation | Marina Del Ray, CA | Exempt activities support | $100,000 |
| Geneva Presbyterian Church | Laguna Woods, CA | Exempt activities support | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach | Laguna Beach, CA | Exempt activities support | $50,000 |
| North American Rescue Dogs | Seattle, WA | Exempt activities support | $50,000 |
| Laguna Beach Food Pantry | Laguna Beach, CA | Exempt activities support | $45,000 |
| Crystal Cove Conservacy | Newport Coast, CA | Exempt activities support | $35,000 |
| School Power Foundation - Laguna Beach Schools | Laguna Beach, CA | Exempt activities support | $35,000 |
| Youth Orchestra Cycny | Brooklyn, NY | Exempt activities support | $25,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | Exempt activities support | $21,000 |
| Efc Irvine | Irvine, CA | Ministries | $15,000 |
| Taiwanese Association of America Inc | Rockville, MD | Exempt activities support | $15,000 |
| Ecocenter Inc Dba the Ecology Center | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Exempt activities support | $10,000 |
| Itpc | Los Angeles, CA | Exempt activities support | $10,000 |
| Laguna Art Museum | Laguna Beach, CA | Exempt activities support | $10,000 |
| Irvine Barclay Theatre | Irvine, CA | Exempt activities support | $5,000 |
| Jessie Rees Foundation | Irvine, CA | Exempt activities support | $5,000 |
| Laguna Beach Athletic Boosters Club | Laguna Beach, CA | Exempt activities support | $5,000 |
| Laguna Beach High School PTA | Laguna Beach, CA | Exempt activities support | $5,000 |
| Major League Baseball Youth Foundation | New York City, NY | Exempt activities support | $5,000 |
| Nassau Presbyterian Church | Princeton, NJ | Exempt activities support | $5,000 |
| St Marks Presbyterian Church | Newport Beach, CA | Exempt activities support | $5,000 |
| Grace Taiwanese Presbyterian Church | Lawrenceville, NJ | Exempt activities support | $3,000 |
| University of Texas - Tapc | Austin, TX | Exempt activities support | $2,000 |
| Hope Builders | Santa Ana, CA | Exempt activities support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,835,986 | 37 |
| 2024 | $3,160,802 | 39 |
| 2023 | $2,039,588 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349103192
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-6824275
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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