Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong
Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its reported grantmaking supports organizations in Hawaii, including health foundations, a medical center, and a food bank.
Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong at a glance
In short: Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong gave $655K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Hawaii. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $655,000
- -8.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,478
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $13,724,427
- +1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong
- 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: 1164 Bishop Street Ste 530, Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 523-1621
Website: https://chockchin.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kapiolani Health Foundation ($210K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $640K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 129 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $623K (2020) to $748K (2022). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $655K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kapiolani Health Foundation Honolulu, HI | Cancer Center | $100,000 |
| Straub Foundation Honolulu, HI | Straub Benioff Hospital | $100,000 |
| Kapiolani Health Foundation Honolulu, HI | Cancer Center | $50,000 |
| Straub Foundation Honolulu, HI | Straub Benioff Hospital | $50,000 |
| Queens Medical Center Honolulu, HI | Emergency Department | $50,000 |
| Queens Medical Center Honolulu, HI | Emergency Department | $50,000 |
| Kapiolani Health Foundation Honolulu, HI | Cancer Center | $50,000 |
| Straub Foundation Honolulu, HI | Straub Benioff Hospital | $50,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank Honolulu, HI | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank Honolulu, HI | General Purpose | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,724,427 | $1,020,083 | $864,941 | $655,000 | 23 | $742,284 | $896,826 | $758,709 |
| 2024 | $13,569,285 | $1,096,470 | $904,767 | $715,000 | 25 | $786,804 | $403,809 | $745,599 |
| 2023 | $13,377,582 | $660,104 | $849,122 | $680,000 | 24 | $751,720 | $562,702 | $689,361 |
| 2022 | $13,566,600 | $2,301,461 | $957,359 | $748,000 | 25 | $814,356 | $2,218,456 | $700,067 |
| 2021 | $12,222,498 | $2,669,215 | $802,751 | $640,000 | 32 | $706,261 | $2,614,880 | $824,322 |
| 2020 | $10,356,034 | $907,510 | $739,846 | $623,000 | 26 | — | $860,664 | $691,260 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong reported a distributable amount of $759K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for cancer-center, hospital, and emergency-department purposes, as well as general-purpose grants to Hawaii Foodbank. Kapi'olani Health Foundation and Straub Foundation describe their missions as creating a healthier Hawai'i.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $655,000. Individual grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. Listed awards included $100,000 each to Kapi'olani Health Foundation for its cancer center and Straub Foundation for Straub Benioff Hospital; $50,000 grants to Queens Medical Center for its emergency department; and $25,000 grants to Hawaii Foodbank for general purposes.
The foundation reported 25 grants totaling $715,000 in 2024 and 24 grants totaling $680,000 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robin Leong-Kaneshige as president, secretary, treasurer, and director; Anthony Chun as vice president and director; and Maxine W. Leong as vice president and director.
Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robin L. Leong-Kaneshige
Pr, Secretary, Tr & Director
Vice President & Director → Pr, Secretary, Tr & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
$60K (2021) → $75K (2025)
Anthony Chun
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2023
$5K (2023) → $5K (2025)
Maxine W. Leong
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert H. Y. Leong (2020–2022) — Pr, Secretary, Tr & Director
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 $75K, to Robin Leong-Kaneshige (PR/Sec/Tr/Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong
How much does Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong give each year?
Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong gave $655K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $715K across 25 grants.
What is Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong's typical grant size?
Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $28,478, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong give grants?
Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (22 grants).
Does Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong give general operating support?
Yes: 65% of Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Cancer Center" (3 grants) and "Straub Benioff Hospital" (3 grants).
Who are Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong's largest grantees?
Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong's largest 2025 grantees include Kapiolani Health Foundation ($210,000 across 5 grants), Straub Foundation ($200,000 across 3 grants) and Hawaii Foodbank ($100,000 across 4 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong?
Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong reported $13.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $742K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $759K (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 does Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for cancer-center, hospital, and emergency-department purposes, as well as general-purpose grants to Hawaii Foodbank. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong?
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 Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong's EIN?
Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-6012585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Harry Chow and Nee Chang Chock Wong accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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