The David Chow Humanitarian Award Foundation
Historical FunderIrvine, California · EIN 33-6181586 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $130,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DANIEL C HALES |
|---|---|
| Address | 2372 MORSE AVENUE, IRVINE CA 92614 |
| Phone | 9498528181 |
| Form and materials | A NOMINATION FORM AND THREE ENDORSEMENT FORMS ARE REQUIRED. THE NOMINATION FORM SHOULD INCLUDE DETAILS ON THE NOMINEE'S HUMANTIARIAN SERVICE. |
| Deadlines | SEPTEMBER 15 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Human Progress Foundation | Irvine, CA | Passthrough grant to other public charities | $130,000 |
| American Red Cross | Los Angeles, CA | Public charities | $25,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Public charities | $25,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($63,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $243,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $282,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349106238
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-6181586
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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