Ruth Mulan Chu & James Sicheng Chao Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 26-6762017 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$65K
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$42K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
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
50% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Leadership Foundation | Washington, DC | For the furtherance of civic awareness | $50,000 |
| Serica Initiative Inc | Brooklyn, NY | To promote education and dialogue between the u.s., china, and the rest of the world | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $793,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349104608
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6762017
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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