Cherith Christian Private Foundation
Cherith Christian Private Foundation is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California. It provides financial support for individuals involved in full-time or part-time Christian work, either at a church or with a parachurch organization, for missionary work and ministry.
Cherith Christian Private Foundation at a glance
In short: Cherith Christian Private Foundation gave $160K across 19 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), top state Florida. 5% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $160,400
- +7.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 19
- -24.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,442
- +41.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,448,314
- -0.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 19, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (47% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cherith Christian Private 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: 4260 Newberry Court, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone: (610) 668-6818
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cherith Christian Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was International Generosity Foundation ($70K). Together the top 10 received $141K.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 144 grants of 145 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 47% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 12% to Washington, 11% to Pennsylvania, 9% to California, and 8% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cherith Christian Private Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 19 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 79% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−2%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $136K (2021) to $164K (2023). In 2026 it made 19 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Generosity Foundation Clearwater, FL | Ministry | $70,000 |
| China Outreach Ministries Mechanicsburg, PA | Ministry | $17,000 |
| World Vision Federal Way, WA | Ministry | $15,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Ministry | $10,000 |
| Pioneers Orlando, FL | Ministry | $5,800 |
| Bible Study Fellowship Internationa San Antonio, TX | Ministry | $5,000 |
| Renaissance Church Springfield, NJ | Ministry | $5,000 |
| Professionals International Bremerton, WA | Ministry | $4,800 |
| Chinese Church in Christ Mountain View, CA | Ministry | $4,000 |
| Amazing Love Inc Danville, CA | Ministry | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,448,314 | $172,885 | $173,177 | $160,400 | 19 | $173,177 | $82,113 | $147,012 |
| 2025 | $1,448,606 | $263,456 | $163,281 | $149,580 | 25 | $163,281 | $64,525 | $126,180 |
| 2024 | $1,348,431 | $81,553 | $152,089 | $139,462 | 26 | $152,089 | $22,417 | $104,139 |
| 2023 | $1,418,967 | $652,965 | $172,119 | $163,900 | 32 | $172,119 | $9,868 | $73,238 |
| 2022 | $938,121 | $127,391 | $166,727 | $159,680 | 43 | $166,727 | $42,391 | $70,321 |
| 2021 | $977,457 | $72,762 | $143,524 | $135,671 | 54 | — | $13,290 | $66,654 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cherith Christian Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $147K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is financial support for individuals involved in Christian work at churches or parachurch organizations, for missionary work and ministry. Its 2026 grants, each listing “ministry” as the purpose, include support for churches and organizations whose work spans Christian ministry, humanitarian assistance, and development.
Among its grantees, China Outreach Ministries describes its purpose as spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ to Chinese people. World Vision describes itself as a Christian humanitarian organization working with children, families, and communities worldwide, including through emergency relief and long-term community development. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as an evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Bridges of Hope International describes its work as building bridges into suffering nations to create long-term, self-sustaining solutions.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $160,400. Grants ranged from $1,200 to $70,000, with a median grant of $4,000. Notable grants included $70,000 to International Generosity Foundation, $17,000 to China Outreach Ministries, $15,000 to World Vision, and $10,000 to Samaritan’s Purse. It also gave $5,800 to Pioneers, $5,000 each to Bible Study Fellowship International and Renaissance Church, and $4,800 to Professionals International.
Other 2026 recipients included Chinese Church in Christ and Amazing Love Inc., each receiving $4,000; Equipnet and Bridges of Hope International, each receiving $3,000; and Global Horizons IncFuture Hope, which received $3,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Felix Yen as CEO, Lucy Chen as CFO, and Diane Chen as Secretary.
Cherith Christian Private Foundation is led by Felix Yen, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Felix Yen
CEO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Diane Chen
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lucy Chen
CFO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Cherith Christian Private Foundation
How much does Cherith Christian Private Foundation give each year?
Cherith Christian Private Foundation gave $160K across 19 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $150K across 25 grants.
What is Cherith Christian Private Foundation's typical grant size?
Cherith Christian Private Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $4,000, and its average grant was $8,442, across 19 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cherith Christian Private Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Cherith Christian Private Foundation give grants?
Cherith Christian Private Foundation's top state is Florida, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (12%) and Pennsylvania (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boulder, CO (2 grants).
Does Cherith Christian Private Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Cherith Christian Private Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministry" (19 grants).
Who are Cherith Christian Private Foundation's largest grantees?
Cherith Christian Private Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include International Generosity Foundation ($70,000), China Outreach Ministries ($17,000) and World Vision ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Cherith Christian Private Foundation?
Cherith Christian Private Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $173K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $147K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cherith Christian Private Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is financial support for individuals involved in Christian work at churches or parachurch organizations, for missionary work and ministry. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cherith Christian Private 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 Cherith Christian Private Foundation's EIN?
Cherith Christian Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4222174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Cherith Christian Private 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 October 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 2026 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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