Chua Family Charitable Foundation - in Memory of Chua Koan and Chang Su Che

Private foundation · Grantmaker Oakbrook Terrace, IL EIN: 20-1961263

Chua Family Charitable Foundation - in Memory of Chua Koan and Chang Su Che is a private foundation, based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $121K. Net investment income was $73K.

Chua Family Charitable Foundation - in Memory of Chua Koan and Chang Su Che at a glance

In short: Chua Family Charitable Foundation - in Memory of Chua Koan and Chang Su Che gave $121K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2025)
$120,870
+0.7% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
5
+150.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$24,174
-59.7% vs 2024
Median grant
$30,870
Total assets
$3,071,607
+1.7% vs 2024
Primary geography
Maryland (92% 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 Chua Family Charitable Foundation - in Memory of Chua Koan and Chang Su Che funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2025

ACG Institue for Clinical Research: $35KACG Institue for ClinicalResearch$35KAmerican Gastroenterological Association: $35KAmerican GastroenterologicalAssociation$35KNational Pancreas Foundation: $31KNational Pancreas Foundation$31KNational Foundation for Cancer Research: $10KNational Foundation for CancerResearch$10KSusan G Komen: $10KSusan G Komen$10K

The largest 2025 recipient was ACG Institue for Clinical Research ($35K). Together the top 5 received $121K.

Grant Size Distribution

15 grants across all recorded years

11<$50K2$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 15 (73%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

Downers GroveBethesdaChicagoDallasRockvilleMemphisMilwaukeeNew YorkNorth Bethesda

How Chua Family Charitable Foundation - in Memory of Chua Koan and Chang Su Che gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 65% 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

$0$50K$100K$150K0 grants2020 1 grant2021 6 grants2022 1 grant2023 2 grants2024 5 grants2025

From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $121K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $121K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
ACG Institue for Clinical Research North Bethesda, MDPrograms in gi clinical research, leadershipdevelopment, visiting professorship, education,ethical care, etc$35,000
American Gastroenterological Association Bethesda, MDGrants for Youngresearchers in Gi$35,000
National Pancreas Foundation Bethesda, MDPancreatitis & pancreatitis research, provide support for patients, carevigersand health care professionals$30,870
National Foundation for Cancer Research Rockville, MDProvide tools & technologies for cancerresearch for development of earlierdiagnostic & detection approachhes, prevention & treatment$10,000
Susan G Komen Dallas, TXBreast Cancer Research$10,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2025$3,071,607$256,167$169,405$120,8705$137,304$73,066$211,748
2024$3,018,975$853,403$161,089$120,0002$129,942$111,256$151,250
2023$2,287,665$451,906$109,869$70,0001$84,282$15,319$111,910
2022$1,980,789$99,945$169,013$111,1636$144,191$662$105,158
2021$1,944,693$265,691$91,256$50,0001$66,444$129,760$109,892
2020$1,770,631$137,832$25,056———$5,723$89,021

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chua Family Charitable Foundation - in Memory of Chua Koan and Chang Su Che reported a distributable amount of $212K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Chua Family Charitable Foundation - in Memory of Chua Koan and Chang Su Che is led by Wendy Yeh, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Wendy Yeh

    President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Chanelle Chua

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Tiffany Chua

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

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.

Frequently asked questions about Chua Family Charitable Foundation - in Memory of Chua Koan and Chang Su Che

How much does Chua Family Charitable Foundation - in Memory of Chua Koan and Chang Su Che give each year?

Chua Family Charitable Foundation - in Memory of Chua Koan and Chang Su Che gave $121K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $120K across 2 grants.

What is Chua Family Charitable Foundation - in Memory of Chua Koan and Chang Su Che's typical grant size?

Chua Family Charitable Foundation - in Memory of Chua Koan and Chang Su Che's median grant in 2025 was $30,870, and its average grant was $24,174, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Chua Family Charitable Foundation - in Memory of Chua Koan and Chang Su Che give grants?

Chua Family Charitable Foundation - in Memory of Chua Koan and Chang Su Che gives mostly in Maryland: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bethesda, MD (2 grants).

Does Chua Family Charitable Foundation - in Memory of Chua Koan and Chang Su Che give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Chua Family Charitable Foundation - in Memory of Chua Koan and Chang Su Che's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Chua Family Charitable Foundation - in Memory of Chua Koan and Chang Su Che's largest grantees?

Chua Family Charitable Foundation - in Memory of Chua Koan and Chang Su Che's largest 2025 grantees include ACG Institue for Clinical Research ($35,000), American Gastroenterological Association ($35,000) and National Pancreas Foundation ($30,870), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Chua Family Charitable Foundation - in Memory of Chua Koan and Chang Su Che?

Chua Family Charitable Foundation - in Memory of Chua Koan and Chang Su Che reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $212K (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 Chua Family Charitable Foundation - in Memory of Chua Koan and Chang Su Che's EIN?

Chua Family Charitable Foundation - in Memory of Chua Koan and Chang Su Che's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1961263. 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

(7)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 24, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 23, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

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