Nguyen and Chao Family Foundation
Nguyen and Chao Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Menlo Park, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $129K in total assets. In 2024, it made $74K in qualifying distributions.
Nguyen and Chao Family Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $128,884
- -8.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $62,913
- -33.8% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $74,231
- +33.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $74,231
- +33.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Nguyen and Chao Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $200 (2021) to $2K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Club Dust Ventura, CA | Charitable Donation | $2,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $128,884 | $62,913 | $74,231 | — | — | $74,231 |
| 2023 | $140,202 | $95,000 | $55,487 | — | — | $55,487 |
| 2022 | $150,689 | $40,000 | $13,196 | $2,300 | 1 | $13,119 |
| 2021 | $173,884 | $28,746 | $958 | $200 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $46,096 | $40,000 | $4,971 | $480 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nguyen and Chao Family Foundation is led by Steven Z. Chao, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Z. Chao
CEO
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Khanh D. Nguyen
CFO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Nguyen and Chao Family Foundation
How large is Nguyen and Chao Family Foundation?
Nguyen and Chao Family Foundation reported $129K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $63K.
Where does Nguyen and Chao Family Foundation operate?
Nguyen and Chao Family Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Nguyen and Chao Family Foundation's EIN?
Nguyen and Chao Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3680861. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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