Greater New York Chinatown Social
Greater New York Chinatown Social is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025.
Greater New York Chinatown Social at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Greater New York Chinatown Social funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Immigrant Social Services Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $25,634 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $26,031 | $25,634 | 1 | $25,634 | — |
| 2022 | $26,031 | $403 | — | — | — | $1,282 |
| 2021 | $26,434 | — | — | — | — | $1,302 |
| 2020 | $26,434 | — | — | — | — | $1,302 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater New York Chinatown Social is led by Sherman M. Eng, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sherman M. Eng
President
Chairman → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Calvin Chan
Board Chair
President → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Nevins Taylor
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Chan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francis Cheng
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grace Law
Vice Chair & T
Treasurer → Vice Chair & T, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick So
Chairman Emeritus
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John C. Hui (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.
Frequently asked questions about Greater New York Chinatown Social
What is Greater New York Chinatown Social?
Greater New York Chinatown Social is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY.
Where does Greater New York Chinatown Social operate?
Greater New York Chinatown Social has awarded grants in New York.
What is Greater New York Chinatown Social's EIN?
Greater New York Chinatown Social's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4076347. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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