Chan Foundation
Chan Foundation is a private foundation, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K.
Chan Foundation at a glance
In short: Chan Foundation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,000
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,000
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $1,020,305
- +13793.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% 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 Chan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Abandoned and Feral Cat Friends ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Chan Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 61% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $40K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abandoned and Feral Cat Friends Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
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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 | $1,020,305 | $1,045,379 | $32,418 | $30,000 | 1 | $30,000 | $49,100 |
| 2023 | $7,344 | $40,000 | $42,636 | $40,000 | 1 | $40,000 | $1,619 |
| 2022 | $9,980 | $40,000 | $30,020 | $30,000 | 1 | $30,000 | $1,302 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chan Foundation is led by Winnie Chan, President & Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Winnie Chan
President & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allan Chan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Chan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Chan
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $30K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 1 grant.
How large is Chan Foundation?
Chan Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Chan Foundation operate?
Chan Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Chan Foundation's EIN?
Chan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1461351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 2022–2024
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