Paul BJ and Phyllis Sy Chu Charitable
Paul BJ and Phyllis Sy Chu Charitable is a private foundation, based in Superior, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $684K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $41K.
Paul BJ and Phyllis Sy Chu Charitable at a glance
In short: Paul BJ and Phyllis Sy Chu Charitable gave $16K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,628
- -39.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,907
- -39.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $684,084
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (36% 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 Paul BJ and Phyllis Sy Chu Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Superior Elementary School ($5K). Together the top 4 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Paul BJ and Phyllis Sy Chu Charitable gives
- In 2025 it paid out 22% 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2025) to $26K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Elementary School Superior, CO | School Support | $5,000 |
| Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund Hacienda Heights, CA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA | Research Grants | $5,000 |
| Boulder Bridge House Boulder, CO | General Support | $628 |
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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 | $684,084 | $45,501 | $19,955 | $15,628 | 4 | $18,227 | $41,297 | $84,680 |
| 2024 | $658,538 | $36,050 | $45,246 | $26,000 | 4 | $26,000 | $32,836 | $42,660 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul BJ and Phyllis Sy Chu Charitable reported a distributable amount of $85K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paul BJ and Phyllis Sy Chu Charitable's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Pan Sr.
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Richards
Trustee
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Herman Chu
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Chu
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Paul BJ and Phyllis Sy Chu Charitable
How much does Paul BJ and Phyllis Sy Chu Charitable give each year?
Paul BJ and Phyllis Sy Chu Charitable gave $16K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 4 grants.
What is Paul BJ and Phyllis Sy Chu Charitable's typical grant size?
Paul BJ and Phyllis Sy Chu Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $3,907, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paul BJ and Phyllis Sy Chu Charitable give grants?
Paul BJ and Phyllis Sy Chu Charitable's top state is Colorado, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (32%) and Pennsylvania (32%).
Does Paul BJ and Phyllis Sy Chu Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Paul BJ and Phyllis Sy Chu Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Paul BJ and Phyllis Sy Chu Charitable?
Paul BJ and Phyllis Sy Chu Charitable reported $684K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (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 Paul BJ and Phyllis Sy Chu Charitable's EIN?
Paul BJ and Phyllis Sy Chu Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6102029. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
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