The Mei Hu Chu Foundation
Historical FunderLos Angeles, California · EIN 27-4288548 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WINNIE KHO |
|---|---|
| Address | 10940 WILSHIRE BLVD 1600, LOS ANGELES CA 90024 |
| Phone | 6262029854 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $141,190 |
| Colburn School | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The Music Center | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | Pasadena, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($43,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $222,190 | 6 |
| 2024 | $112,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $168,484 | 6 |
| 2021 | $99,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622619349100217
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4288548
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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