Nelson and Belle Chan Charitable Foundation
Nelson and Belle Chan Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fremont, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $57K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $17K.
Nelson and Belle Chan Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Nelson and Belle Chan Charitable Foundation gave $17K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,593
- -76.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,531
- -60.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,400
- Total assets
- $57,029
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (14% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Nelson and Belle Chan Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 23 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Nelson and Belle Chan Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2021 it paid out 841% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $70K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $16,593 |
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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 | $57,029 | $35,000 | $17,038 | $16,593 | 3 | $17,038 | — | — |
| 2023 | $62,717 | $43,000 | $69,957 | $69,595 | 5 | $69,957 | — | — |
| 2022 | $70,549 | $30,000 | $20,371 | $19,710 | 5 | $20,371 | — | — |
| 2021 | $60,919 | $28,000 | $17,876 | $16,429 | 5 | $17,876 | — | $2,125 |
| 2020 | $50,795 | $26,005 | $16,469 | $15,806 | 5 | — | $5 | $1,597 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nelson and Belle Chan Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Belle Chan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nelson Chan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Nelson and Belle Chan Charitable Foundation
How much does Nelson and Belle Chan Charitable Foundation give each year?
Nelson and Belle Chan Charitable Foundation gave $17K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 5 grants.
What is Nelson and Belle Chan Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Nelson and Belle Chan Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,400, and its average grant was $5,531, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nelson and Belle Chan Charitable Foundation give grants?
Nelson and Belle Chan Charitable Foundation's top state is California, with 14% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Nelson and Belle Chan Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Nelson and Belle Chan Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "On Going Support" (3 grants).
How large is Nelson and Belle Chan Charitable Foundation?
Nelson and Belle Chan Charitable Foundation reported $57K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $35K.
What is Nelson and Belle Chan Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Nelson and Belle Chan Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5270112. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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