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Cheng Family Foundation is a private corporation based in PASADENA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. It holds total assets of $7.9M. Annual income is reported at $563K. Total assets have grown from $33K in 2012 to $7.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Massachusetts. According to available records, Cheng Family Foundation has made 33 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $209K in 2021 to $349K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $459K distributed across 16 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $75K, with an average award of $31K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Massachusetts and Oregon. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$42K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 5 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 Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 33 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MA, OR.
Cheng Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1M across 33 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $31K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $75K.
Cheng Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cheng Family Foundation is headquartered in PASADENA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Cheng | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $270K | $0 | $270K |
| Eugene Cheng | DIRECTOR & TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jean Ling | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Keith Cheng | DIRECTOR & SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
33
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$31K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Bay AquariumGENERAL SUPPORT | Monterey, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Grand Circle FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $35K | 2023 |
| Loma Linda UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Loma Linda, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Palisades Charter High SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Pacific Palisades, CA | $74K | 2023 |
| Dance Conservatory Of Pasadena SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $45K | 2023 |
| Diavolo Dance TheaterGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Park AcademyGENERAL SUPPORT | Lake Oswego, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| The Huntington GardensGENERAL SUPPORT | San Marino, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Ohsu Education FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| The HuntingtonGENERAL SUPPORT | San Marino, CA | $7K | 2023 |
| Huntington LibraryGENERAL SUPPORT | San Marino, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Usc KaufmanGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Loma Linda University HealthGENERAL SUPPORT | Loma Linda, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Dance Conservancy Of Pasadena SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Trillium Family ServicesGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $15K | 2022 |
| Chamber Music NorthwestGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| The Huntington Library & Art GalleryGENERAL SUPPORT | San Marino, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Usc Kaufman School Of DanceGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2021 |
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