Chao and Fong Family Foundation Inc
Chao and Fong Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $288K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $200K.
Chao and Fong Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Chao and Fong Family Foundation Inc gave $19K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,600
- +55.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,325
- -41.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $287,593
- +206.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Chao and Fong Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Camfed ($6K). Together the top 8 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Chao and Fong Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 200% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% of 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $19K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camfed San Francisco, CA | Education | $6,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Humanitarian Aid | $3,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Humanitarian Aid | $3,000 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Humanitarian | $3,000 |
| Universal Human Body Energy of NYC Inc New York, NY | HEALTH | $1,500 |
| Carter Burden Luncheon Club New York, NY | Social Services | $1,000 |
| Project Find New York, NY | Community | $1,000 |
| Bronx High School of Science Foundation Bronx, NY | Education | $100 |
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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 | $287,593 | $290,330 | $19,591 | $18,600 | 8 | $18,600 | $199,738 | $15,429 |
| 2024 | $93,997 | $75,653 | $13,089 | $12,000 | 3 | $13,089 | $3,807 | $13,164 |
| 2023 | $238,880 | $152,325 | $6,380 | $5,800 | 2 | $6,380 | $40,209 | $6,419 |
| 2022 | $115,378 | $121,600 | $6,222 | $6,200 | 3 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chao and Fong Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chao and Fong Family Foundation Inc is led by Rose Chao, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rose Chao
President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chloe Chao
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Chao
Vice President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Chao and Fong Family Foundation Inc
How much does Chao and Fong Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Chao and Fong Family Foundation Inc gave $19K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 3 grants.
What is Chao and Fong Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Chao and Fong Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $2,325, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Chao and Fong Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Chao and Fong Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (32%) and Connecticut (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Chao and Fong Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Chao and Fong Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Chao and Fong Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Chao and Fong Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Camfed ($6,000), Doctors Without Borders ($3,000) and International Rescue Committee ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Chao and Fong Family Foundation Inc?
Chao and Fong Family Foundation Inc reported $288K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Chao and Fong Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Chao and Fong Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2598566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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