Candor Foundation Inc
Candor Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rolling Hills, California. Its 2024 grants primarily supported school education programs, alongside a grant for culture and society development and a grant to an animal-welfare organization.
Candor Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Candor Foundation Inc gave $424K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state District of Columbia. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $423,941
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,958
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,366
- Total assets
- $7,594,137
- -1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (4% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Candor Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6 Middleridge Lane South, Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Phone: (310) 544-1820
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Candor Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Roc Democratic School Assoc Lo Chih ($65K). Together the top 10 received $311K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 100 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 93% of grant dollars went to a recipient-state category that is not identified in the available data. The reported shares for other recipient states were DC (4%), CA (2%), and NY (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Candor Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 25 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $206K (2020) to $424K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $424K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roc Democratic School Assoc Lo Chih | Support for School Education Programs | $65,000 |
| Fu JEN Catholic University | Support for School Education Programs | $60,000 |
| Association of Ping-Tung Indigenous | Support for School Education | $36,913 |
| Infinite Future Foundation | Culture & Society Development | $33,000 |
| National Dong Hwa University | Support for School Education | $28,383 |
| NPO Taitung County South Link | Support for School Education | $26,180 |
| Feng Chia University | Support for School Education | $18,932 |
| Taitung County Feng Tian Jr High SC | Support for School Education Programs | $15,621 |
| Kid's Bookhouse Foundation | Support for School Education Programs | $15,621 |
| No 401 National Chengchi University | Support for School Education | $11,366 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,594,137 | $309,065 | $435,204 | $423,941 | 25 | $423,941 | $309,065 | $384,356 |
| 2023 | $7,720,276 | $338,378 | $397,974 | $388,718 | 24 | $388,718 | $278,378 | $382,733 |
| 2022 | $7,779,872 | $98,294 | $409,205 | $408,910 | 19 | $408,910 | $35,744 | $396,703 |
| 2021 | $8,090,783 | $129,771 | $244,682 | $240,397 | 16 | $240,397 | — | $400,510 |
| 2020 | $8,205,694 | $401,789 | $216,150 | $206,070 | 16 | — | $134,089 | $392,959 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Candor Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $384K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for school education, including programs at universities and schools, as well as culture and society development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $423,941 through 25 grants. Grants ranged from $1,915 to $65,000, with a median of $11,366.
Among the largest grants were $65,000 to ROC Democratic School Association Lo Chih and $60,000 to Fu Jen Catholic University, both for school education programs. The foundation also gave $36,913 to the Association of Ping-Tung Indigenous for school education and $33,000 to Infinite Future Foundation for culture and society development. Animal Welfare Institute received $10,000. The institute describes its mission as alleviating animal suffering caused by people and improving animal welfare in agriculture, commerce, homes and communities, research, and the wild.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Irene W Keng as president, Su-Chu Wang as secretary, and James Keng and Donald Lam as directors.
Candor Foundation Inc is led by Irene W. Keng, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Irene W. Keng
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Lam
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Keng
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Su-Chu Wang
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Candor Foundation Inc
How much does Candor Foundation Inc give each year?
Candor Foundation Inc gave $424K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $389K across 24 grants.
What is Candor Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Candor Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,366, and its average grant was $16,958, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Candor Foundation Inc that year got $35K on average.
Does Candor Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Candor Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for School Education" (11 grants), "Support for School Education Programs" (8 grants) and "Support for Animal Welfare" (3 grants).
Who are Candor Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Candor Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Roc Democratic School Assoc Lo Chih ($65,000), Fu JEN Catholic University ($60,000) and Association of Ping-Tung Indigenous ($36,913), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Candor Foundation Inc?
Candor Foundation Inc reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $424K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $384K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Candor Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for school education, including programs at universities and schools, as well as culture and society development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Candor Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Candor Foundation Inc make grants?
The 2024 filing reports that 93% of grant dollars went to a recipient-state category that is not identified in the available data. The reported shares for other recipient states were DC (4%), CA (2%), and NY (1%).
What is Candor Foundation Inc's EIN?
Candor Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1794327. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Candor Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Candor Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/candor-foundation-inc-morg_8c11a48b5a974618bbf0bc89dddb9b26
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