Chinese American Museum Foundation
The Chinese American Museum Foundation (the museum) is dedicated to the collection, preservation, research, and exhibition of chinese American historical and cultural materials reflecting the breadth and depth of the experiences of chinese americans in the united states.
Chinese American Museum Foundation at a glance
In short: Chinese American Museum Foundation gave $56K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,025
- +88.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,013
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $28,013
- Total assets
- $75,916
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Chinese American Museum Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of New Haven ($50K). Together the top 2 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Chinese American Museum Foundation gives
- Giving grew 700% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $56K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of New Haven West Haven, CT | To Support General Operations | $50,000 |
| 1882 Project Foundation Washington, DC | To Support Public Educational Presentation and Other Projects | $6,025 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,916 | $850,591 | $843,399 | $56,025 | 2 | $4 |
| 2023 | $74,696 | $1,004,417 | $1,272,848 | $29,750 | 1 | $5 |
| 2022 | $319,374 | $1,037,456 | $1,082,328 | $12,500 | 1 | $2 |
| 2021 | $361,259 | $853,727 | $931,562 | $7,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $409,747 | $632,976 | $705,671 | $25,000 | 1 | — |
About Chinese American Museum Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Chinese American Museum Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $76K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $4.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chinese American Museum Foundation is led by David Uy, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Uy
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Philip Qiu
Chair
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amb Elbert Michael Ussery
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Chen
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Shen
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Liu
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President Secretarytre, 2023
Vice President Secretarytre → Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $35K, to David Uy (Executive Director (Thru February)). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Chinese American Museum Foundation
How much does Chinese American Museum Foundation give each year?
Chinese American Museum Foundation gave $56K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
How large is Chinese American Museum Foundation?
Chinese American Museum Foundation reported $76K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $851K.
What is Chinese American Museum Foundation?
Chinese American Museum Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. It holds $76K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Chinese American Museum Foundation operate?
Chinese American Museum Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Maryland.
What is Chinese American Museum Foundation's EIN?
Chinese American Museum Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1782141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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