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Cheng Family Charitable Trust is a private trust based in GLENN DALE, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $716K in 2013 to $1.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Maryland, District of Columbia, Colorado. According to available records, Cheng Family Charitable Trust has made 22 grants totaling $3.1M, with a median grant of $71K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.2M in 2020 to $829K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $683K, with an average award of $140K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, Colorado, District of Columbia, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$73K
Average Grant
$169K
Largest Grant
$632K
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Cheng Family Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 22 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, CO, DC.
Cheng Family Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $3.1M across 22 grants. The median grant size is $71K, with an average of $140K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $683K.
Cheng Family Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cheng Family Charitable Trust is headquartered in GLENN DALE, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Cheng | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lester Cheng | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lorina C Barbalas | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$598K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
$3.4M
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
$594K
Contributions
$377K
Net Investment Income
$119K
Distribution Amount
$154K
Total Grants
22
Total Giving
$3.1M
Average Grant
$140K
Median Grant
$71K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dematha Catholic High SchoolGENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Hyattsville, MD | $166K | 2022 |
| Maryland Food BankGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Baltimore, MD | $148K | 2022 |
| Omf InternationalGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Littleton, CO | $69K | 2022 |
| Dc Youth OrchestraGENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Lifeforce In Later Years IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $7K | 2022 |
| The End FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $56K | 2021 |
| Meals On Wheels MdGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Baltimore, MD | $65K | 2020 |
| Lifeforce In Later YearsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2020 |
| Uyghur Human Rights ProjectGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $3K | 2020 |
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