Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation
Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Los Altos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $6.0M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $830K. Net investment income was $97K.
Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation gave $830K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $415K), top state Kentucky. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $830,000
- +1744.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $415,000
- +822.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $415,000
- Total assets
- $6,001,857
- +1.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (10% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Mennonite Christian Hospital ($750K). Together the top 2 received $830K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 9 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1307% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2025) to $830K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $830K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mennonite Christian Hospital | Charitable Donation | $750,000 |
| Blessing Hands Morehead, KY | Charitable Donation | $80,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,001,857 | $102,789 | $841,712 | $830,000 | 2 | $830,525 | $97,257 | $592,175 |
| 2025 | $5,931,095 | $219,073 | $74,882 | $45,000 | 1 | $45,520 | $190,974 | $283,048 |
| 2024 | $6,216,748 | $93,449 | $496,682 | $492,000 | 2 | $492,525 | $90,862 | $262,449 |
| 2023 | $6,190,136 | $118,675 | $69,285 | $59,000 | 1 | $59,470 | $112,924 | $301,228 |
| 2022 | $6,140,746 | $372,969 | $696,236 | $680,000 | 3 | $681,470 | $362,442 | $431,256 |
| 2021 | $6,664,012 | $386,470 | $208,344 | $200,000 | 1 | — | $383,705 | $442,397 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $592K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation is led by Ming-Bing Chang, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ming-Bing Chang
CEO
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ming-Chun Chang
Secretary
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation
How much does Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation give each year?
Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation gave $830K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $45K across 1 grant.
How large is Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation?
Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $831K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $592K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation?
Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Los Altos, CA. It holds $6.0M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation operate?
Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in California, Kentucky, Maryland, Texas.
What is Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5386654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 25, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Lin Family Charitable Foundation
Los Altos, CA
Assets
$145K
Grants
1
Total Given
$5K
Wang & Wu Foundation
Fremont, CA
Assets
$659K
Grants
1
Total Given
$120
JOU & Family Foundation
Fremont, CA
Assets
$65K
Grants
2
Total Given
$4K
Jiao and Liqing Sun Foundation
Irvine, CA
Assets
$70K
Grants
3
Total Given
$3K
Xebex Foundation
Houston, TX
Assets
$100K
Grants
3
Total Given
$8K
Onelegacy Foundation
Azusa, CA
To save and heal lives by inspiring and advancing donation and transplantation through research, public education and honoring donors whose legacies live on.
Assets
$30.2M
Grants
4
Total Given
$208K
More similar funders
More Funders in California
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?