Huang Chen Foundation Inc
Huang Chen Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It makes philanthropic grants and invests in impactful companies, with its stated aim of protecting nature and advancing a sustainable and equitable future.
Huang Chen Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Huang Chen Foundation Inc gave $293K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), top state New York. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $292,800
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,280
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,900
- Total assets
- $5,439,432
- +5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Huang Chen Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 220 South Sixth Street 300, Minneapolis, MN 55402-1436
Phone: (415) 390-9890
Website: https://huangchenfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Huang Chen Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Health in Harmony ($60K). Together the top 10 received $293K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 60 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. By recipient state, grant dollars were distributed as follows: New York 26%, Virginia 26%, Oregon 20%, California 19%, and New Jersey 7%. The grants also included recipients in Illinois and New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Huang Chen Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $27K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $287K (2022) to $880K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $293K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Health in Harmony Portland, OR | Charitable Operations Expenses | $60,000 |
| Rainforest Trust Vint Hill, VA | 25K Malaysia Tembeling 25K Philippines Palawan | $50,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | Marine Protected Areas Program | $50,000 |
| Mongabayorg Menlo Park, CA | Unrestricted General Support | $30,000 |
| Cambodian Children's Fund Santa Monica, CA | Girls to Grannies + Socchy, Aya's Sponsorship | $26,800 |
| Nomi Network New York, NY | Charitable Operations Expenses | $25,000 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Alexandria, VA | Research on Australian Sea Lion Conservation | $25,000 |
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | One Time 20TH Year Annual Fund Gift | $20,000 |
| Uwcsea Foundation Montezuma, NM | Charitable Operations Expenses | $3,000 |
| Worldview Education and Care Chicago, IL | Education in Tanzania | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,439,432 | $547,263 | $406,826 | $292,800 | 10 | $298,121 | $360,562 | $278,035 |
| 2023 | $5,167,902 | $128,070 | $476,577 | $338,800 | 9 | $338,800 | — | $272,434 |
| 2022 | $6,027,447 | $-1,769,700 | $147,003 | $286,800 | 12 | $329,586 | — | $327,959 |
| 2021 | $8,265,785 | $3,397,986 | $1,032,324 | $880,000 | 18 | $1,001,068 | $2,237,766 | $165,896 |
| 2020 | $5,933,847 | $6,342,452 | $408,605 | $393,000 | 11 | — | $2,125,966 | $67,758 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Huang Chen Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $278K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to protect nature and make progress toward a sustainable and equitable future through philanthropic grants and investments in impactful companies.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in wildlife and rainforest conservation, marine conservation, environmental reporting, and education and poverty alleviation. For example, the Wildlife Conservation Society describes its mission as saving wildlife and wild places through science, conservation action, and education. Rainforest Trust says it protects endangered wildlife and the planet by creating rainforest reserves. Cambodian Children’s Fund describes its work as breaking cycles of poverty and abuse in Cambodia through intervention and education. These are the grantees’ stated missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $292,800. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $60,000, with a median grant of $25,900.
The largest grants included $60,000 to Health in Harmony for charitable operating expenses; $50,000 each to Rainforest Trust for projects in Malaysia and the Philippines, and to the Wildlife Conservation Society for its Marine Protected Areas Program; and $30,000 to Mongabay.org for unrestricted general support. Other grants included $26,800 to Cambodian Children’s Fund, $25,000 each to Nomi Network and Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, and $20,000 to Princeton University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Geoffrey Chen as a director. The foundation’s website identifies Angela C Huang and Geo Chen as its founders. It describes Angela as managing director at EE Capital and Geo as an investor.
Huang Chen Foundation Inc is led by Geoffrey E. Chen, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Geoffrey E. Chen
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Andrew Chih Chun Huang (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Angela C. Huang (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Huang Chen Foundation Inc
How much does Huang Chen Foundation Inc give each year?
Huang Chen Foundation Inc gave $293K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $339K across 9 grants.
What is Huang Chen Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Huang Chen Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,900, and its average grant was $29,280, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Huang Chen Foundation Inc that year got $25K on average.
Where does Huang Chen Foundation Inc give grants?
Huang Chen Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (26%) and Oregon (20%).
Does Huang Chen Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Huang Chen Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Operations Expenses" (3 grants).
Who are Huang Chen Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Huang Chen Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Health in Harmony ($60,000), Rainforest Trust ($50,000) and Wildlife Conservation Society ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Huang Chen Foundation Inc?
Huang Chen Foundation Inc reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $298K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $278K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Huang Chen Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to protect nature and make progress toward a sustainable and equitable future through philanthropic grants and investments in impactful companies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Huang Chen Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Huang Chen Foundation Inc's EIN?
Huang Chen Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0744564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Huang Chen Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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