Michael & Amy Chau Foundation Inc
Michael & Amy Chau Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $218K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $6K.
Michael & Amy Chau Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Michael & Amy Chau Foundation Inc gave $12K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,455
- +52.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,491
- -38.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $217,547
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Michael & Amy Chau Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church ($11K). Together the top 5 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Michael & Amy Chau Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 82% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $14K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church San Diego, CA | Contribution | $11,325 |
| Diocese of San Diego San Diego, CA | Contribution | $800 |
| Corpus Christi Parish Bonita, CA | Contribution | $200 |
| Knights of Columbus San Diego, CA | Contribution | $80 |
| Guardian of Angels Catholic Church Santee, CA | Contribution | $50 |
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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 | $217,547 | $10,585 | $16,781 | $12,455 | 5 | $16,781 | $6,259 | $20,569 |
| 2024 | $225,371 | $55,355 | $13,079 | $8,150 | 2 | $13,079 | $50,426 | $16,994 |
| 2023 | $182,317 | $-5,507 | $17,230 | $13,810 | 5 | $17,230 | — | $15,171 |
| 2022 | $206,514 | $31,332 | $15,932 | $12,975 | 3 | $15,932 | $35,725 | $15,071 |
| 2021 | $186,610 | $3,933 | $13,517 | $10,375 | 3 | $13,517 | — | $18,432 |
| 2020 | $199,523 | $29,392 | $9,277 | $5,650 | 3 | — | $23,786 | $14,700 |
| 2019 | $180,076 | $-4,945 | $12,880 | $9,500 | 2 | — | — | $12,310 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael & Amy Chau Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael & Amy Chau Foundation Inc is led by Michael Chau, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Chau
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Amy Chau
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Chau
CFO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Michael & Amy Chau Foundation Inc
How much does Michael & Amy Chau Foundation Inc give each year?
Michael & Amy Chau Foundation Inc gave $12K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8K across 2 grants.
What is Michael & Amy Chau Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Michael & Amy Chau Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $200, and its average grant was $2,491, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael & Amy Chau Foundation Inc give grants?
Michael & Amy Chau Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants).
Does Michael & Amy Chau Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Michael & Amy Chau Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (5 grants).
Who are Michael & Amy Chau Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Michael & Amy Chau Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church ($11,325), Diocese of San Diego ($800) and Corpus Christi Parish ($200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Michael & Amy Chau Foundation Inc?
Michael & Amy Chau Foundation Inc reported $218K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (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 Michael & Amy Chau Foundation Inc's EIN?
Michael & Amy Chau Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2666717. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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