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S S Chern Foundation For Mathematical Research Inc. is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is May Chu. It holds total assets of $6.2M. Annual income is reported at $101K. Total assets have grown from $2.5M in 2011 to $6.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. According to available records, S S Chern Foundation For Mathematical Research Inc. has made 6 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $45K in 2020 to $1M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1M, with an average award of $178K. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Texas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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S S Chern Foundation For Mathematical Research Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 6 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, TX.
S S Chern Foundation For Mathematical Research Inc. has distributed a total of $1.1M across 6 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $178K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1M.
S S Chern Foundation For Mathematical Research Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
S S Chern Foundation For Mathematical Research Inc. is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May Chu | Trustee/Pres/Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| C W Chu | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Chao | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Phillip Griffiths | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Fred Tuthill | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Zhong-Xian Zhao | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Butler | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$6.2M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$6.2M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
6
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$178K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
2
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Sciences Research InstituteSupport of ChernProfessorship | Berkeley, CA | $1M | 2022 |
| Nankai UniversitySupport of Chiang Li-fuChair | Tianjin, TX | $10K | 2022 |