Ngai Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 83-2596168 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$33K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$1,036
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,061.
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.
Where it gives
22% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Sacred Heat Schools | Chicago, IL | Donation | $6,000 |
| Assumption Church | Chicago, IL | Donation | $2,061 |
| Misericordia | Chicago, IL | Donation | $1,244 |
| Casl | Chicago, IL | Donation | $1,036 |
| St Michael Church | Chicago, IL | Donation | $1,035 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal | Chicago, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Cornel Lab of Orthithology | Ithaca, NY | Donation | $370 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | Donation | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,946 | 9 |
| 2024 | $41,938 | 9 |
| 2023 | $28,901 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602679349100605
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2596168
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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