Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation
CHANSOO & ELISABETH BITTNER is a private foundation based in Jackson, Wyoming. Its 2023 filing reports grants to organizations in several states, including a college, a community foundation, and arts and charitable organizations. Its 2023 filing reports $0 in assets at year end, so the foundation appears to have wound down after its 2023 grants.
Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation at a glance
In short: Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation gave $279K across 12 grants in 2023 (avg $23K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $279,207
- +1016.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 12
- +1100.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $23,267
- -6.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $7,059
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (43% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1500 W Hansen Peak Road, Jackson, WY 83001
Phone: (203) 698-2953
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The National Philanthropic Trust ($119K across 5 grants). Together the top 8 received $279K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 27 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant dollars were reported as distributed among recipients in Pennsylvania (43%), New Hampshire (36%), Wyoming (18%), Massachusetts (2%), and Florida (2%). These reported shares may not total 100% due to rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation gives
- Giving grew 808% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $279K (2023). In 2023 it made 12 grants totaling $279K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Trustees of Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | 2023 DCF Full Experience | $100,000 |
| The National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Donor Advised Fund | $95,052 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson HOL Jackson, WY | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Center for the Arts Jackson, WY | The Center's Speaker Series | $20,000 |
| The National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Donor Advised Fund | $11,511 |
| The National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Donor Advised Fund | $9,117 |
| Imani Milele Children Sebastian, FL | Pathway to Success 2021 | $5,000 |
| Sankaty Foundation Siasconset, MA | Caddie Program | $5,000 |
| Ucross Foundation Clearmont, WY | General Fund | $5,000 |
| The National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Donor Advised Fund | $2,995 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— Not reported in the provided filing data.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $8,251 | $284,712 | $279,207 | 12 | $284,547 | $8,251 | $8,948 |
| 2022 | $280,922 | $3,591 | $30,981 | $25,000 | 1 | $27,821 | $3,591 | $13,107 |
| 2021 | $308,312 | $376,178 | $182,646 | $180,000 | 6 | — | $227,303 | $13,030 |
| 2020 | $254,532 | $49,985 | $33,335 | $30,735 | 5 | — | $83 | $6,191 |
| 2019 | $276,133 | $10,022 | $41,114 | $37,000 | 3 | — | $10,022 | $9,928 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for varied organizations. For example, Ucross Foundation describes its mission as fostering artists’ creative work through time, studio space, and living accommodations; Imani Milele Children says it supports and raises awareness of at-risk, orphaned, and vulnerable children in Uganda; and ’Sconset Trust says it works to preserve the character of its village through land conservation and preservation of significant structures.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $279,207. Grant amounts ranged from $32 to $100,000, with a median of $7,058. The largest grants included $100,000 to The Trustees of Dartmouth College for “2023 DCF FULL EXPERIENCE,” $95,052 to The National Philanthropic Trust for a donor-advised fund, and $25,000 to the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole for its general fund. Other listed grants included $20,000 to the Center for the Arts for its speaker series and $5,000 each to Ucross Foundation, Imani Milele Children, and Sankaty Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Chansoo Joung and Elisabeth Bittner Joung as trustees.
Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Chansoo Joung
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elisabeth Bittner Joung
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation
How much does Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation give each year?
Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation gave $279K across 12 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
What is Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation's typical grant size?
Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $7,059, and its average grant was $23,267, across 12 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation give grants?
Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Hampshire (36%) and Wyoming (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jenkintown, PA (5 grants), Jackson, WY (2 grants) and Siasconset, MA (2 grants).
Does Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Donor Advised Fund" (5 grants).
Who are Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation's largest grantees?
Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include The National Philanthropic Trust ($118,707 across 5 grants), The Trustees of Dartmouth College ($100,000) and Community Foundation of Jackson HOL ($25,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for varied organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation's EIN?
Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4091397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner Joung 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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