The Chan Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCupertino, California · EIN 26-0597765 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $15,000.
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
17% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castelleja School Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Cupertino Library Foundation | Cupertino, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Sacred Heart School | Atherton, CA | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Sacred Heart School | Atherton, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Castelleja School Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Hawaii Symphony Orchestra | Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Castelleja School Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lucille Packard Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Aloha International Piano Festival | Kailua, HI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Stanford University | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lucille Packard Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Peninsula Bridge | San Mateo, CA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| The Stanford Fund | Stanford, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Stanford Fund | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Optimist International | St Louis, MO | Charitable | $1,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($11,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $261,500 | 19 |
| 2024 | $102,950 | 6 |
| 2023 | $137,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349103667
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0597765
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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