Chennault Council for International
Chennault Council for International is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $53K. Net investment income was $484K.
Chennault Council for International at a glance
In short: Chennault Council for International gave $53K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,908
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,227
- -20.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,750
- Total assets
- $5,773,642
- +54.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (39% 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 Chennault Council for International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was GIVE2ASIA ($21K). Together the top 4 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Chennault Council for International gives
- Giving fell 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 77% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2024) to $165K (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GIVE2ASIA Oakland, CA | Support for educational project for rural schools in prc. | $20,500 |
| The Elling O Eide Charitable Founda Sarasota, FL | Support for educational programs and researchlibrary for chinese studies. | $20,000 |
| Walter Reed National Military Medic Bethesda, MD | Sponsor of the 2025 lt. General claire l.chennault awards, which was awarded as afaculty recognition award to two members of theteaching staff of wrnmmc, determined by aselection committee of wrnmmc based onpre-determined criteria.sponsor of the 2025 lt. General clairel. Chennault award for outstanding psychiatryfaculty, which is awarded to one faculty memberof wrnmmc who actively participates in thetraining of residents & fellows in the nationalcapital consortium psychiatry general residencyor fellowship training programs. The award isdetermined by a selection committee of wrnmmcbased on pre-determined criteria. | $9,500 |
| Asian American Journalists Associat Washington, DC | Aaja advocates for diversity in newsrooms, to ensure fair and accurate coverage of asian americans and pacific islanders and communities of color. It offers training opportunities, scholarships, and stipends to help aspiring and current asian-American/pacific islander journalists and media professionals advance their career goals | $2,908 |
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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 | $5,773,642 | $2,384,472 | $274,966 | $52,908 | 4 | $205,534 | $484,467 | $266,234 |
| 2024 | $3,738,955 | $263,797 | $240,607 | $50,000 | 3 | $180,899 | $128,540 | $210,768 |
| 2023 | $3,715,765 | $400,103 | $216,176 | $51,000 | 3 | $199,828 | $244,896 | $188,078 |
| 2022 | $3,531,838 | $385,544 | $251,799 | $82,500 | 3 | $215,719 | $224,833 | $200,252 |
| 2021 | $3,400,727 | $454,606 | $324,680 | $164,550 | 5 | — | $170,991 | $187,979 |
| 2020 | $3,274,031 | $2,212,853 | $330,337 | $53,500 | 5 | — | $2,014,731 | $170,426 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chennault Council for International reported a distributable amount of $266K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chennault Council for International is led by Cynthia Chennault, President on every filing since 2020; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cynthia Chennault
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Thomas G. Corcoran Jr.
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Julia Zhang Bloch
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$3K (2024) → $3K (2025)
Matthew Corcoran
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $3K (2025)
Michael Sikivie
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Yaohui Wang (2020–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Thomas G Corcoran Jr (Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Chennault Council for International
How much does Chennault Council for International give each year?
Chennault Council for International gave $53K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 3 grants.
What is Chennault Council for International's typical grant size?
Chennault Council for International's median grant in 2025 was $14,750, and its average grant was $13,227, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Chennault Council for International give grants?
Chennault Council for International's top state is California, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (38%) and Maryland (18%).
Does Chennault Council for International give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Chennault Council for International's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Chennault Council for International?
Chennault Council for International reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $206K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $266K (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 is Chennault Council for International?
Chennault Council for International is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $5.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Chennault Council for International's EIN?
Chennault Council for International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1654193. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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