Tan Family Education Foundation
Historical FunderLincoln, Massachusetts · EIN 45-5413079 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CATHERINE T CHAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 PARTRIDGE LANE, LINCOLN MA 01773 |
| Phone | 6179687049 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING, EXEMPTION DATA MUST BE PROVIDED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE TO PROMOTE EDUCATION ABOUT ASIAN CULTURE |
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
77% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Boston, MA | Unrestricted contribution | $100,000 |
| New England Conservatory of Music | Boston, MA | Unrestricted contribution | $100,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $100,000 |
| University of Illinois | Urbana, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $50,000 |
| University of San Francisco School of Medicine | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $50,000 |
| Medstar George Town University Hospital | Washington, DC | Unrestricted contribution | $50,000 |
| Oberlin Conservatory of Music | Oberlin, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $30,000 |
| University of California Merced | Merced, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $11,500 |
| Asian American Advocacy at Stamford University | Stanford, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $501,500 | 9 |
| 2024 | $576,250 | 10 |
| 2023 | $474,750 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349104607
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-5413079
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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