Ming Chen Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in HONOLULU, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $186K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $583.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$186K
-3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$6K
-70.7% YoY
Grant Count
2
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-41.5% YoY
About Ming Chen Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ming Chen Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in HONOLULU, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $186K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $583.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $185,895 | $191,823 | $207,635 |
| Revenue | $4,899 | $7,624 | $15,104 |
| Expenses | $10,827 | $23,436 | $41,272 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $181,979 | $178,407 | $224,841 |
| Net Investment Income | $583 | $7,624 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | $16,707 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kick Start Karate ($5,000), Dylan Lawton ($1,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dylan Lawton Mililani, HI | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Kick Start Karate Waipahu, HI | Scholarship | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming Chen | President | 1 | — |
| Dick Chen | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Ronald T C Young | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Crystal Kahn | Secretary | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ming Chen Foundation?
Ming Chen Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in HONOLULU, HI. It holds $186K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Ming Chen Foundation?
As of 2024, Ming Chen Foundation holds $186K in total assets with $5K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $6K in 2024.
Where does Ming Chen Foundation operate?
Ming Chen Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii, Illinois, New York.
What size grants does Ming Chen Foundation award?
In 2024, Ming Chen Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $6K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ming Chen Foundation's EIN?
Ming Chen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4187976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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