Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation
The Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. It makes grants for charitable, scientific, literary, civic, religious, benevolent, educational, and philanthropic purposes, with a stated preference for organizations in Hawaii.
Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation at a glance
In short: Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation gave $57K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Hawaii. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $56,850
- +9.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,672
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $864,252
- +11.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Organizations should apply in writing, preferably on their own letterhead. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It gives preference to organizations in Hawaii and makes contributions for charitable, scientific, literary, civic, religious, benevolent, educational, and philanthropic purposes.
- Review Cycle
- Applications for grants or contributions may be submitted at any time.
- Deadline
- Applications for grants or contributions may be submitted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Thalia Choy Larry And Beatrice Chin
Mailing address: 2050 Okika Place, Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: (808) 946-8183
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hawaii Heritage Center ($25K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 170 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing states a preference for organizations in Hawaii. In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii and 9% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 34 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $400; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $400 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2021) to $64K (2023). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Heritage Center Honolulu, HI | Educational Programs | $25,000 |
| Helemano Plantation (ORI Anuenue Hale) Wahiawa, HI | Educational Programs | $9,000 |
| AGC Education & Research Foundation Arlington, VA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Hongwanji Mission School Honolulu, HI | Educational Programs | $4,000 |
| Punahou School Foundation Honolulu, HI | Capital Fund | $2,600 |
| Bishop Museum Honolulu, HI | Cultural Programs | $1,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation - Medical School Honolulu, HI | Educational Programs | $1,000 |
| GCA Education Foundation Honolulu, HI | Educational Programs | $500 |
| Hawaii Foodbank Honolulu, HI | Provide Food to the Community | $500 |
| Hawaii Historic Arms Association Honolulu, HI | Civic Programs | $500 |
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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 | $864,252 | $190,423 | $100,430 | $56,850 | 34 | $61,194 | $151,869 | $70,225 |
| 2024 | $774,259 | $91,712 | $88,243 | $51,850 | 33 | $55,304 | $59,837 | $60,222 |
| 2023 | $770,790 | $81,434 | $97,419 | $64,000 | 34 | $66,956 | $51,211 | $54,766 |
| 2022 | $788,281 | $157,919 | $94,209 | $53,450 | 34 | $57,402 | $121,324 | $67,969 |
| 2021 | $726,766 | $101,290 | $81,420 | $48,600 | 35 | — | $72,000 | $56,892 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70K 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
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes the purposes for which it makes contributions but does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grants include support for educational programs, scholarships, cultural programs, a capital fund, civic programs, and community food provision.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Hawaii Heritage Center says its mission is the preservation of ethnic history and cultures. Bishop Museum describes its work as exploring, celebrating, and perpetuating the history, culture, and environment of Hawaii and the Pacific. Palolo Chinese Home says it educates, supports, and cares for seniors and their families. Hawaii Public Radio describes its mission as informing, inspiring, and connecting the people of Hawaii.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $56,850. Awards ranged from $200 to $25,000, with a median grant of $300. Its largest grants included $25,000 to Hawaii Heritage Center for educational programs, $9,000 to Helemano Plantation (Ori Anuenue Hale) for educational programs, and $5,000 to AGC Education & Research Foundation for scholarships. Other notable awards included $4,000 to Hongwanji Mission School for educational programs and $2,600 to Punahou School Foundation for a capital fund.
The foundation also made 2025 grants to Bishop Museum ($1,000), University of Hawaii Foundation – Medical School ($1,000), GCA Education Foundation ($500), Hawaii Foodbank ($500), Hawaii Historic Arms Association ($500), Hawaii Pacific University ($500), and Kalihi Kai Elementary School ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thalia Choy as president/director; Darryl Choy as vice president/director; Devin Choy as treasurer/director; Denalee Choy as secretary/director; and Dathan Choy as director.
Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation is led by Thalia Choy, President & Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thalia Choy
President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$11K (2021) → $15K (2025)
Darryl Choy
V.p. & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dathan Choy
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Denalee Choy
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Devin Choy
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $15K, to Thalia Choy (President/Director).
Frequently asked questions about Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation
How much does Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation give each year?
Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation gave $57K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $52K across 33 grants.
What is Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation's typical grant size?
Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $1,672, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation that year got $400 on average.
Where does Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation give grants?
Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (32 grants).
Does Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational Programs" (15 grants), "Medical Research" (4 grants) and "Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation's largest grantees?
Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hawaii Heritage Center ($25,000), Helemano Plantation (ORI Anuenue Hale) ($9,000) and AGC Education & Research Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation?
Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation reported $864K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (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 Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes the purposes for which it makes contributions but does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grants include support for educational programs, scholarships, cultural programs, a capital fund, civic programs, and community food provision. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation's EIN?
Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-6003722. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Larry and Beatrice Ching Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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