The Clarence Tc Ching Foundation
Historical FunderHonolulu, Hawaii · EIN 99-6014634 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$5.4M
Organizations funded63
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$131.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MS TERTIA FREAS |
|---|---|
| Address | 1001 BISHOP STREET SUITE 770, HONOLULU HI 96813 |
| Phone | 8085210344 |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATIONS SHOULD PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROOF OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, DOCUMENTATION OF ITS PUBLIC SUPPORT AND A DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANNED USE OF THE FUNDS REQUIRED. |
| Deadlines | DEADLINES ARE JANUARY 31ST AND JULY 31ST; APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED OR DENIED IN MARCH |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION IS A TAX-EXEMPT PRIVATE FOUNDATION WHOSE GENERAL PURPOSE IS CHARITABLE IN NATURE. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT SPONSOR OR OTHERWISE ENGAGE IN SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AT THIS TIME, AND GENERALLY LIMITS ITS CURRENT ACTIVITIES TO MAKING GRANTS AND DONATIONS TO PUBLIC CHARITIES. IT WILL ENTERTAIN REQUESTS FOR GRANTS ONLY FROM CHARITIES DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTIONS 509(A)(1) AND 170(B)(1)(A). THE FOUNDATION ALSO SPONSORS AN ANNUAL CONTEST FOR CHILDREN GRADES K TO 12 WHO ARE CURRENT RESIDENTS OF HAWAII. THE CONTEST IS DESIGNED TO EDUCATED AND INSPIRE THE CHILDREN OF HAWAII TO BECOME AWARE OF PROBLEMS FACING THE STATE OF HAWAII AND TO BECOME ENGAGED IN OFFERING CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR THESE PROBLEMS. ENTRY FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. |
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
3% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punahou School | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $600,000 |
| Rehab Hospital of the Pacific Found | Honolulu, HI | Capital improvement | $500,000 |
| Straub Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Capital improvement | $500,000 |
| St Francis Healthcare | Honolulu, HI | Capital improvement | $400,000 |
| The Queen's Medical Center | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $400,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Honolulu, HI | Capital improvement | $350,000 |
| Adventist Health | Kailua, HI | Capital improvement | $250,000 |
| Uh Foundation Athletic Center | Honolulu, HI | Capital improvement | $250,000 |
| Blood Bank of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Capital improvement | $200,000 |
| Parker School | Kamuela, HI | Capital improvement | $200,000 |
| Puuonua O Waianae | Waianae, HI | Capital improvement | $125,000 |
| Diamond Head Theatre | Honolulu, HI | Capital improvement | $100,000 |
| Foundation of Maryknoll School | Honolulu, HI | Capital improvement | $100,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation - Maui | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $100,000 |
| Kkv Family Services | Honolulu, HI | Capital improvement | $100,000 |
| Le Jardin Academy | Kalia, HI | Capital improvement | $100,000 |
| Special Olympics | Ewa, HI | Capital improvement | $100,000 |
| Uh Foundation - Jabsom | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $63,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $50,000 |
| Haloalaunuiakea Puna | Kalaheo, HI | Capital improvement | $50,000 |
| Hawaii Symphony Orchestra | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $50,000 |
| Ihs | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $50,000 |
| River of Life Mission Church | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $50,000 |
| Special Education Center | Honolulu, HI | Capital improvement | $50,000 |
| Uh Foundation Pace | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $40,000 |
| Access Surf | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $25,000 |
| Armed Services YMCA | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $25,000 |
| Family Programs Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $25,000 |
| Family Support Hawaii | Kailuakona, HI | General program support | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Children's Cancer Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Meals on Wheels | Honolulu, HI | General program sipport | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Opera Theatre | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $25,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $25,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $25,000 |
| Teach for America | New York, NY | General program support | $25,000 |
| The Food Basket Inc | Hilo, HI | General program support | $25,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $25,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $25,000 |
| Maui Preparatory Academy | Lahaina, HI | General program support | $22,000 |
| Hawaii Island Adult Care | Hilo, HI | General program support | $20,000 |
| Hawaii Literacy Inc | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $20,000 |
| Honolulu Community Action Program | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $20,000 |
| Honolulu Theater for Youth | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Hi Inc | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $20,000 |
| Sustainable Molokai | Kaunakakai, HI | General program support | $19,700 |
| Hawaii Preparatory Academy | Kamuela, HI | General program support | $18,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Children's Justice C | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $10,000 |
| Haleakala Conservancy | Pukalani, HI | General program support | $10,000 |
| Kauai Food Bank | Lihue, HI | General program support | $10,000 |
| Kids Hurt Too Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $10,000 |
| Lahaina Arts Guild | Lahaina, HI | General program support | $10,000 |
| Lanai Academy of Performing Arts | Lanai City, HI | General program support | $10,000 |
| West Hawaii Mediation Center | Kamuela, HI | General program support | $10,000 |
| Child and Family Service | Ewa Beach, HI | General program support | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Youth Impact Program | Alexandria, VA | General program support | $5,000 |
| Hokulani Children's Theatre of Molo | Hoolehua, HI | General program support | $5,000 |
| Hugs | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $5,000 |
| Lawakua Charitable Fund | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 63 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaminade University of Honolulu | Honolulu, HI | Capital improvements | $2,234,693 |
| Uh Foundation Culinary Inst Prog | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $903,712 |
| Kupu | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $100,000 |
| Ryse Residential Youth Services | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $100,000 |
| Aloha House | Mawako, HI | Capital improvement | $50,000 |
| Honolulu Habitat for Humanity | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $50,000 |
| King Lunalilo Trust | Honolulu, HI | Capital improvement | $50,000 |
| Home Aid Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | General program support | $25,000 |
| Hookuaina | Kailua, HI | General program support | $25,000 |
| YWCA Kauai | Lihue, HI | Capital improvement | $20,000 |
| Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream | Danville, CA | General program support | $10,000 |
| Path People for Active Transportati | Kailua Kona, HI | General program support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,387,700 | 75 |
| 2023 | $5,793,700 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533039349100548
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-6014634
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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