Chan Foundation
Chan Foundation is a private foundation that made 11 grants totaling $283,621 in 2024. Its filing does not specify a location. The grants went to organizations in Hawaii, New York, and California.
Chan Foundation at a glance
In short: Chan Foundation gave $284K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Hawaii. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $283,621
- -36.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -62.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,784
- +66.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,950,786
- -8.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (55% 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 Chan 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
Phone: (604) 681-8700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Makai Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $283K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 75 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii, 35% to recipients in New York, and 11% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Chan Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $27K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% 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 $194K (2021) to $450K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $284K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Makai Foundation Kihei, HI | General | $100,000 |
| The New Schoolparsons New York, NY | Education | $43,000 |
| Apex for Youth New York, NY | Poverty | $40,000 |
| Hoffman Institute San Rafael, CA | Miscellaneous | $30,000 |
| Friends of Hawaii Charities Honolulu, HI | Poverty | $21,175 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation Honolulu, HI | General | $15,000 |
| Art Production Fund The Arts, NY | The Arts | $15,000 |
| Grow Some Good Wailuku, HI | Food Supply | $10,000 |
| Gift Foundation of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | General | $5,146 |
| Pacific Cancer Foundation Wailuku, HI | Cancer Research | $3,300 |
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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 | $2,950,786 | $103,476 | $355,311 | $283,621 | 11 | $283,621 | $103,150 | $223,558 |
| 2023 | $3,240,041 | $99,926 | $498,677 | $449,831 | 29 | $449,831 | $99,754 | $192,610 |
| 2022 | $3,601,371 | $90,628 | $250,097 | $196,500 | 12 | $196,500 | $81,115 | $179,271 |
| 2021 | $3,775,851 | $97,956 | $212,847 | $193,500 | 10 | — | $84,326 | $194,852 |
| 2020 | $4,095,045 | $101,742 | $239,540 | $219,205 | 13 | — | $81,495 | $200,153 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $224K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own descriptions span community assistance, youth education and mentoring, public art, food systems, philanthropy, and cancer support. For example, Makai Foundation describes its work as community-based assistance to people in need, while APEX for Youth says it serves underserved Asian and immigrant youth from low-income families in New York City through mentoring and educational programs. Art Production Fund describes its work as commissioning and producing public art projects, and Pacific Cancer Foundation says it provides free support services to Maui’s cancer community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $283,621. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Its largest awards included $100,000 to Makai Foundation, $43,000 to The New School Parsons, $40,000 to Apex for Youth, and $30,000 to Hoffman Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Caleb Chan, Christian Chan, and Tom Chan as trustees.
Chan Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caleb Chan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christian Chan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tom Chan
Trustee
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 Chan Foundation
How much does Chan Foundation give each year?
Chan Foundation gave $284K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $450K across 29 grants.
What is Chan Foundation's typical grant size?
Chan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $25,784, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Chan Foundation that year got $40K on average.
Where does Chan Foundation give grants?
Chan Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (35%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (4 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Wailuku, HI (2 grants).
Does Chan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of Chan Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Chan Foundation's largest grantees?
Chan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Makai Foundation ($100,000), The New Schoolparsons ($43,000) and Apex for Youth ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Chan Foundation?
Chan Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $284K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $224K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Chan Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own descriptions span community assistance, youth education and mentoring, public art, food systems, philanthropy, and cancer support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chan 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 Chan Foundation's EIN?
Chan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2922923. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Chan 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Chan Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/chan-foundation-morg_16f19237faa64b70b71186af2b5b7374
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