CEO Nguyen Foundation
The CEO Nguyen Foundation is a Houston, Texas private foundation that supports educational initiatives and community programs for youth. Its website describes the CEO Foundation as working through nonprofit and local-organization partnerships to advance education and arts, health and wellness, and positive environmental and social impact.
CEO Nguyen Foundation at a glance
In short: CEO Nguyen Foundation gave $79K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. 69% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $79,073
- +68.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,083
- +42.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $88,500
- -31.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (9 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to CEO Nguyen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 239 Chimney Rock Road, Houston, TX 77024-5618
Phone: (832) 606-4693
Website: https://www.ceofoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who CEO Nguyen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trees For Houston ($27K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,050), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Texas (91%), Colorado (6%), and New York (3%). The foundation’s website says it has established nearly 30 nonprofit partnerships in and around the Houston area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is CEO Nguyen Foundation open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 13 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $700 first-time, $13K repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $79K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trees For Houston Houston, TX | Donation that aidsin their mission to plant, protect and promote trees. | $27,000 |
| Fort Bend Children's Discovery Sugar Land, TX | Donation that aidsin their mission to provide educational resources. | $15,000 |
| North Channel Little League Houston, TX | Donation was used for athleticequipment including helmets and coaches starter kits-as well as to cover registration fees. | $11,592 |
| Child Advocates Houston, TX | Planting of 3 treesof the CASA Wellness Park. | $10,000 |
| Vail Bench Program Vail, CO | Donation to Cityof Vails parksfor city bench program | $5,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $4,050 |
| Nehemiah Houston, TX | Donation to children ofNehemiah Center to send 5 students to summer camp | $2,500 |
| Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation Valhalla, NY | Donation that aids in mission to improve part of every childs K-12 learning experience. | $2,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse For Downs Syndrome Stafford, TX | Donation to aid fashionshow and luncheonfor downs syndrome | $700 |
| Parks Youth Ranch Richmond, TX | Donation of T-shirtsfor youth at ParksYouth Ranch For Texans Camp | $600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $88,500 | $401,917 | $368,279 | $79,073 | 13 |
| 2023 | $129,460 | $435,133 | $489,207 | $46,859 | 11 |
| 2022 | $108,534 | $182,288 | $189,024 | $13,089 | 4 |
| 2021 | $115,270 | $115,270 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The website states that the CEO Foundation’s mission is to support educational initiatives and community programs for youth, giving children opportunities to realize their potential and contribute to their communities. Its stated focus areas are education and arts, health and wellness, and environmental and social impact.
The foundation’s 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. Trees For Houston says its mission is to plant, protect, and promote trees in the greater Houston area. Child Advocates says it mobilizes court-appointed volunteers to speak up for abused children and guide them into safe environments. Parks Youth Ranch describes its mission as providing emergency shelter, counseling, and services to at-risk and homeless people. Nery’s Promise describes its mission as supporting children, youth, adults, and families in North Richmond through relationships grounded in Christianity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $79,073. Grant amounts ranged from $103 to $27,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
The largest reported grants included $27,000 to Trees For Houston for its tree-planting mission; $15,000 to Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center for educational resources; $11,592 to North Channel Little League for athletic equipment and registration fees; and $10,000 to Child Advocates for planting trees at the CASA Wellness Park. Other grants included $5,000 to Vail Bench Program, $4,050 to an individual recipient Catholic School, and $2,500 to Nehemiah.
The foundation’s 2024 filing also describes direct charitable activities. It says support for North Channel Little League covered athletic equipment and registration fees for 13 families in need and included a sponsored outing for 50 athletes to attend a Houston Rockets game. It describes a sponsorship of the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center Kids Committee and work with Child Advocates of Fort Bend to develop the CASA Wellness Park.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jackie Pham as president, Tammy Duong as secretary, and Maikhoi Bui as treasurer. The foundation’s website identifies Jackie Pham as its founder and president and lists Kelly Goff as director of development.
CEO Nguyen Foundation is led by Jackie Pham, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jackie Pham
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maikhoi Bui
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Duong
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 CEO Nguyen Foundation
How much does CEO Nguyen Foundation give each year?
CEO Nguyen Foundation gave $79K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $47K across 11 grants.
What is CEO Nguyen Foundation's typical grant size?
CEO Nguyen Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,083, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from CEO Nguyen Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does CEO Nguyen Foundation give grants?
CEO Nguyen Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (5 grants) and Richmond, TX (2 grants).
Does CEO Nguyen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on CEO Nguyen Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.
Who are CEO Nguyen Foundation's largest grantees?
CEO Nguyen Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Trees For Houston ($27,000), Fort Bend Children's Discovery ($15,000) and North Channel Little League ($11,592), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,050), which are not listed by name. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is CEO Nguyen Foundation?
CEO Nguyen Foundation reported $89K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $402K.
What does CEO Nguyen Foundation fund?
The website states that the CEO Foundation’s mission is to support educational initiatives and community programs for youth, giving children opportunities to realize their potential and contribute to their communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from CEO Nguyen Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is CEO Nguyen Foundation's EIN?
CEO Nguyen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3639660. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does CEO Nguyen Foundation 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 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). CEO Nguyen Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ceo-nguyen-foundation-morg_023470bd458e44618d5bc3bed0506f4a
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