HC Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OAKLAND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $955K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $27K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$955K
+2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$15K
+25.8% YoY
Grant Count
6
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+4.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, HC Fund reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About HC Fund
Based on IRS filings
HC Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OAKLAND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $955K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $27K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $954,781 | $934,022 | $908,966 |
| Revenue | $36,325 | $36,895 | $-12,022 |
| Expenses | $15,520 | $12,389 | $17,094 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $14,508 | $11,530 | $13,580 |
| Net Investment Income | $26,725 | $27,295 | $4,827 |
| Distributable Amount | $19,255 | $15,484 | $20,293 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Chinese Independent Baptist Church of Oakland ($10,500), Bible Study Fellowship ($2,000), The Church in Alameda ($700).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Independent Baptist Church of Oakland Oakland, CA | General Purpose | $10,500 |
| Bible Study Fellowship San Antonio, TX | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| The Church in Alameda Alameda, CA | General Purpose | $700 |
| Samaritan Purse Boone, NC | General Purpose | $500 |
| WRMS Educational Fund San Ramon, CA | General Purpose | $500 |
| httpamoybcorgtw | Church - General Purpose | $308 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heman Chow | President | 3 | — |
| Nancy Chow | Secretary Treasurer | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HC Fund?
HC Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OAKLAND, CA. It holds $955K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is HC Fund?
As of 2024, HC Fund holds $955K in total assets with $36K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $15K in 2024.
Where does HC Fund operate?
HC Fund has awarded grants in California, Florida, North Carolina, New York, Texas.
What size grants does HC Fund award?
In 2024, HC Fund awarded 6 grants totaling $15K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is HC Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, HC Fund reported a distributable amount of $19K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is HC Fund's EIN?
HC Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2579708. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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