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Choong & Hsia Foundation is a private corporation based in LOS ALTOS HLS, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Philip Choong. It holds total assets of $2.1M. Annual income is reported at $235K. Total assets have grown from $158K in 2011 to $2.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Appreciation award for mr. Shawn tang, the first second generation chinese american from silicon valley to serve in the us special force and completed the tours of duty in afghanistan with distinction. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Massachusetts and Oregon. According to available records, Choong & Hsia Foundation has made 22 grants totaling $396K, with a median grant of $4K. The foundation has distributed between $129K and $136K annually from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $136K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $75K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Massachusetts, Texas, which account for 55% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$23K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Appreciation award for mr. Shawn tang, the first second generation chinese american from silicon valley to serve in the us special force and completed the tours of duty in afghanistan with distinction.
Expenses: $1K
Appreciation award for mr. Shawn tang, the first second generation chinese american from silicon valley to serve in the us special force and completed the tours of duty in afghanistan with distinction. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 22 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MA, TX.
Choong & Hsia Foundation has distributed a total of $396K across 22 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $75K.
Choong & Hsia Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Choong & Hsia Foundation is headquartered in LOS ALTOS HLS, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hsia Choong | CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ingrid Choong | CFO & SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
22
Total Giving
$396K
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Development Foundation Of Jinan University GuangdongDONATION | Guangzhou | $70K | 2024 |
| Peking University Education FoundationDONATION | San Mateo, CA | $45K | 2024 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of TechnologyDONATION | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Jinan-Sacramento Sister City CorporationDONATION | Csacramento, CA | $3K | 2024 |
| National Taiwan University Academic Development Foundation IncDONATION | Willowbrook, IL | $2K | 2024 |
| University Of California Berkeley FoundationDONATION | Berkeley, CA | $1K | 2024 |
| Natomas Charter SchoolDONATION | Sacramento, CA | $1K | 2024 |
| Oregon State University FoundationDONATION | Corvallis, OR | $1K | 2024 |
| 80-20 Education FoundationDONATION | St Petersburg, FL | $1K | 2024 |
| Navy League Of The United States Greater Austin CouncilDONATION | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| National Taiwan University Academic Development FoundationDONATION | Willowbrook, IL | $1K | 2021 |
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