Norman and Lina Chang Foundation
Norman and Lina Chang Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fremont, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K. Net investment income was $1.
Norman and Lina Chang Foundation at a glance
In short: Norman and Lina Chang Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,000
- -71.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,000
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $6,374
- +5082.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Norman and Lina Chang Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Deaf Plus Adult Community ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Norman and Lina Chang Foundation gives
- Giving fell 70% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 $3K (2024) to $12K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Deaf Plus Adult Community Newark, CA | Charity | $3,000 |
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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 | $6,374 | $10,001 | $3,750 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 | $1 | — |
| 2023 | $123 | $1,273 | $11,250 | $10,500 | 2 | $11,250 | $1 | $281 |
| 2022 | $10,100 | $3,254 | $750 | — | — | $750 | $1 | $360 |
| 2021 | $7,596 | $15,001 | $10,701 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,701 | $1 | $333 |
| 2020 | $3,296 | $11,001 | $12,710 | $12,000 | 2 | — | $1 | $346 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Norman and Lina Chang Foundation is led by Norman Chang, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Norman Chang
CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lina Chang
Secretary
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 Norman and Lina Chang Foundation
How much does Norman and Lina Chang Foundation give each year?
Norman and Lina Chang Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 2 grants.
How large is Norman and Lina Chang Foundation?
Norman and Lina Chang Foundation reported $6K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10K.
Where does Norman and Lina Chang Foundation operate?
Norman and Lina Chang Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Norman and Lina Chang Foundation's EIN?
Norman and Lina Chang Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0758401. 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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