Chang K Park Foundation
The Chang K Park Foundation is a private foundation based in Armonk, New York. Its stated direct charitable activity is making gifts to domestic charitable organizations.
Chang K Park Foundation at a glance
In short: Chang K Park Foundation gave $2.2M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $198K), top state New York. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,180,000
- -12.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $198,182
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $30,861,790
- +22.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Chang K Park Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7 Terrace Circle, Armonk, NY 10504-1112
Phone: (009) 148-3544
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chang K Park Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bread for the World Insti ($600K). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 24 grants of 62 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars by recipient state were reported as New York, 37%; Washington, DC, 28%; Georgia, 16%; Connecticut, 11%; and Vermont, 5%. The 2025 grants also included recipients in New Jersey and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Chang K Park Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 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 $68K; repeat grants $273K. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $250K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2021) to $2.5M (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bread for the World Insti Washington, DC | General | $600,000 |
| Wnet New York, NY | General | $500,000 |
| Care Atlanta, GA | General | $350,000 |
| Catholic Academy of Bridg Bridgeport, CT | General | $250,000 |
| Union Theological Seminary New York, NY | NONE | $100,000 |
| Cure Blindness Project Norwich, VT | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Riverside Church New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| City Bar Justice Center New York, NY | General Fund | $60,000 |
| Village Health Works New York, NY | GENERA | $50,000 |
| Fullerton Presbyterian Church Fullerton, CA | General | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,861,790 | $10,845,665 | $2,218,581 | $2,180,000 | 11 | $2,180,000 | $6,236,247 | $2,878,826 |
| 2024 | $25,249,721 | $3,993,098 | $2,993,341 | $2,488,370 | 14 | $2,488,370 | $502,429 | $2,383,674 |
| 2023 | $26,975,077 | $4,039,673 | $2,405,992 | $2,060,000 | 12 | $2,060,000 | $936,268 | $1,857,602 |
| 2022 | $28,047,873 | $490,674 | $2,042,683 | $1,836,630 | 13 | $1,836,630 | $637,603 | $2,090,898 |
| 2021 | $29,599,882 | $1,073,348 | $1,404,526 | $1,145,250 | 12 | — | $863,173 | $1,886,691 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chang K Park Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.9M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is “GIFTS TO DOMESTIC CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.” Its grants provide examples of the kinds of organizations it supports. WNET describes its mission as delivering lifelong learning and meaningful experiences through public-service media. Union Theological Seminary says it educates leaders for ministry, extends social justice work, and enriches the academy through teaching and research. Village Health Works describes its mission as providing compassionate health care while addressing causes of illness and hardship. Eva’s Village says it empowers people in need with support and resources for stable, healthy, productive lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $2,180,000. Grants ranged from $20,000 to $600,000, with a median of $100,000. Among the largest were $600,000 to Bread for the World Institute, $500,000 to WNET, $350,000 to CARE, and $250,000 to Catholic Academy of Bridgeport. Other grants included $100,000 each to Union Theological Seminary, Cure Blindness Project, and Riverside Church; $60,000 to City Bar Justice Center; $50,000 each to Village Health Works and Fullerton Presbyterian Church; and $20,000 to Eva’s Village.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Chang K Park is listed as CEO on the 2025 filing.
Chang K Park Foundation is led by Chang K. Park, CEO on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chang K. Park
CEO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Chang K Park Foundation
How much does Chang K Park Foundation give each year?
Chang K Park Foundation gave $2.2M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.5M across 14 grants.
What is Chang K Park Foundation's typical grant size?
Chang K Park Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $198,182, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Chang K Park Foundation that year got $68K on average.
Where does Chang K Park Foundation give grants?
Chang K Park Foundation's top state is New York, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (28%) and Georgia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Chang K Park Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of Chang K Park Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Chang K Park Foundation's largest grantees?
Chang K Park Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bread for the World Insti ($600,000), Wnet ($500,000) and Care ($350,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Chang K Park Foundation?
Chang K Park Foundation reported $30.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.9M (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.
What does Chang K Park Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is “GIFTS TO DOMESTIC CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.” Its grants provide examples of the kinds of organizations it supports. WNET describes its mission as delivering lifelong learning and meaningful experiences through public-service media. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chang K Park Foundation?
The foundation 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 Chang K Park Foundation's EIN?
Chang K Park Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1535704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Chang K Park 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Chang K Park Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/chang-k-park-foundation-morg_09f09070082d422b893b48d67fac5a1e
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