Chen & JEN Family Foundation
Chen & JEN Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sunnyvale, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $121K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1K.
Chen & JEN Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Chen & JEN Family Foundation gave $1K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $338.5), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,354
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- Average grant
- $339
- Median grant
- $380
- Total assets
- $120,689
- -0.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Chen & JEN Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Nimitz Elementary School ($541). Together the top 4 received $1K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Chen & JEN Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 5316% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 100% 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $25 (2023) to $6K (2020). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nimitz Elementary School Sunnyvale, CA | To raise funds to improve the academic programs and technology that benefits all students of Nimitz Elementary School. | $541 |
| Lawson Middle School Cupertino, CA | To develop the whole child through rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, and a safe, supportive environment | $473 |
| Homestead High School Cupertino, CA | To develop motivated lifelong learners, foster innovative thinkers, and cultivate a supportive community. | $286 |
| YMCA of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | To strengthen our community by improving the quality of life and inspiring individuals and families to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body. | $54 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $120,689 | $6,500 | $6,853 | $1,354 | 4 | $6,365 | — | $6,360 |
| 2025 | $120,820 | $114,303 | $4,372 | — | — | $3,156 | $114,303 | $4,027 |
| 2024 | $12,775 | $3,911 | $7,546 | $130 | 2 | $7,273 | $3,911 | $4,549 |
| 2023 | $15,283 | $14,057 | $10,383 | $25 | 1 | $11,411 | $14,057 | $4,263 |
| 2022 | $9,901 | $6,044 | $3,535 | — | — | $3,528 | $6,044 | $4,830 |
| 2021 | $7,365 | $7,064 | $9,395 | $6,069 | 4 | — | $7,064 | $3,561 |
| 2020 | $10,131 | $13,252 | $12,310 | $6,325 | 9 | — | $13,252 | $2,355 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chen & JEN Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chen & JEN Family Foundation is led by Victor Chen, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Victor Chen
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katharine J. Jen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Chen & JEN Family Foundation
How much does Chen & JEN Family Foundation give each year?
Chen & JEN Family Foundation gave $1K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Chen & JEN Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Chen & JEN Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $380, and its average grant was $339, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Chen & JEN Family Foundation give grants?
Chen & JEN Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cupertino, CA (2 grants).
Does Chen & JEN Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Chen & JEN Family Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Chen & JEN Family Foundation?
Chen & JEN Family Foundation reported $121K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Chen & JEN Family Foundation's EIN?
Chen & JEN Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5689983. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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