The Marcus and Desiree Chung Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 93-4831437 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$100K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $25,000.
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA | Los Angeles, CA | To support the University Research Centers Scholarship Program 20,000 and the Neuroscience Departments Discretionary Fund 10,000. | $30,000 |
| Palma School | Salinas, CA | Support for the Palma School Foundations SPARK Initiative | $25,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Contribution to Stanford Bio-X Interdisciplinary Biosciences Institute undergraduate student projects and other department needs | $20,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey, CA | Support for Early Learners and New Penguin Exhibit. | $20,000 |
| Operation Freedom Paws | Gilroy, CA | General support for the care and training of service dogs for the disabled discretionary fund. | $5,150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,150 | 5 |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $500 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349102104
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-4831437
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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