Marques & Chen Foundation
Marques & Chen Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Gatos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $946K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $43K. Net investment income was $7K.
Marques & Chen Foundation at a glance
In short: Marques & Chen Foundation gave $43K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $7K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $42,600
- +150.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,100
- +66.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $945,634
- +22.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (65% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Marques & Chen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Sustainable Communities AI Foundation ($25K). Together the top 6 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Marques & Chen Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1320% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $43K (2026). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Communities AI Foundation Campbell, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Xidian University | Educational | $10,000 |
| Fundacion Privada Mona | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Give2asia San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| California State Parks Foundation San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Girls on the Run of Silicon Valley Incorporated Los Gatos, CA | Charitable | $600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $945,634 | $255,296 | $80,803 | $42,600 | 6 | $80,683 | $7,215 | $94,044 |
| 2025 | $771,929 | $243,255 | $41,136 | $17,018 | 4 | $41,092 | $8,604 | $79,612 |
| 2024 | $573,368 | $254,096 | $10,506 | $9,006 | 4 | $10,506 | $3,192 | $41,757 |
| 2023 | $326,503 | $127,706 | $4,258 | $3,000 | 3 | $4,258 | $271 | $13,667 |
| 2022 | $203,855 | $203,871 | $5,016 | — | — | $5,016 | $810 | $5,238 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marques & Chen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $94K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marques & Chen Foundation is led by Qian Chen, CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Qian Chen
CEO
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francisco Javier Marques Alvarez
CFO
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "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 Marques & Chen Foundation
How much does Marques & Chen Foundation give each year?
Marques & Chen Foundation gave $43K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $17K across 4 grants.
What is Marques & Chen Foundation's typical grant size?
Marques & Chen Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $3,000, and its average grant was $7,100, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marques & Chen Foundation give grants?
Marques & Chen Foundation gives mostly in California: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Marques & Chen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Marques & Chen Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are Marques & Chen Foundation's largest grantees?
Marques & Chen Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Sustainable Communities AI Foundation ($25,000), Xidian University ($10,000) and Fundacion Privada Mona ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Marques & Chen Foundation?
Marques & Chen Foundation reported $946K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $94K (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 is Marques & Chen Foundation's EIN?
Marques & Chen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2458903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 13, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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