Ce Foundation Inc
Ce Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Manhattan Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $78K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $17K.
Ce Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ce Foundation Inc gave $17K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,088
- -58.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,441
- -58.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $618
- Total assets
- $77,790
- -17.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ce Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foothills Church ($12K). Together the top 7 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ce Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 78% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 571% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2024) to $77K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foothills Church Cameron Park, CA | Charity | $12,000 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | Charity | $2,400 |
| Givebutter Wilmington, DE | Charity | $1,000 |
| Student Mobilization Conway, AR | Charity | $618 |
| Claris Health Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $500 |
| World Vision Compton, CA | Charity | $420 |
| Cornerstone Community Church Wildomar, CA | Charity | $150 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,790 | $2,000 | $17,177 | $17,088 | 7 | $17,088 | — |
| 2023 | $94,467 | $10,232 | $45,359 | $41,413 | 7 | $41,413 | $7,255 |
| 2022 | $129,286 | $131,759 | $35,104 | $34,281 | 12 | $35,104 | $393 |
| 2021 | $205,443 | $44,117 | $79,800 | $76,857 | 15 | $79,800 | $843 |
| 2020 | $397,361 | $126,290 | $28,259 | $24,259 | 3 | — | $1,639 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ce Foundation Inc is led by Carolyn Chen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolyn Chen
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles Hu
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eden Chen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jacquelyn Samis
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Ce Foundation Inc
How much does Ce Foundation Inc give each year?
Ce Foundation Inc gave $17K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $41K across 7 grants.
What is Ce Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ce Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $618, and its average grant was $2,441, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ce Foundation Inc give grants?
Ce Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (14%) and Delaware (6%).
Does Ce Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Ce Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (7 grants).
Who are Ce Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ce Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Foothills Church ($12,000), CRU ($2,400) and Givebutter ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ce Foundation Inc?
Ce Foundation Inc reported $78K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2K.
What is Ce Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ce Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4281491. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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