Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation
Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation is a private foundation, based in Edina, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $95K. Net investment income was $63K.
Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation at a glance
In short: Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation gave $95K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $95,000
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,571
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,336,391
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% 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 Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chinese American Association of MN ($40K). Together the top 7 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2019) to $95K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese American Association of MN Plymouth, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $40,000 |
| Chinese Heritage Foundation Minneapolis, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| College of St Benedict St Joseph, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| St Johns University Collegeville, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| University of MN China Center Minneapolis, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Metro Hope Ministries Minneapolis, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Volunteers of America Blaine, MN | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,336,391 | $75,723 | $109,604 | $95,000 | 7 | $96,750 | $63,071 | $85,762 |
| 2024 | $1,370,272 | $68,478 | $103,715 | $90,000 | 7 | $91,650 | $56,438 | $82,678 |
| 2023 | $1,405,509 | $57,986 | $102,501 | $90,000 | 7 | $91,550 | $47,095 | $76,593 |
| 2022 | $1,450,024 | $36,076 | $103,583 | $87,000 | 7 | $88,029 | $24,313 | $82,466 |
| 2021 | $1,520,142 | $181,309 | $96,191 | $80,000 | 7 | $80,000 | $165,118 | — |
| 2020 | $1,435,024 | $110,392 | $92,241 | $80,000 | 7 | — | $98,151 | — |
| 2019 | $1,416,873 | $89,629 | $90,399 | $80,000 | 7 | — | $79,230 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation is led by John M. Ratelle, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John M. Ratelle
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$837 (2025)
Gordan P. Heinson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Ratelle
Vice President & Secretary
Director → Vice President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Thomas J Ratelle (VP/Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation
How much does Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation give each year?
Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation gave $95K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $90K across 7 grants.
What is Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation's typical grant size?
Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,571, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation give grants?
Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (3 grants).
Does Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation's largest grantees?
Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chinese American Association of MN ($40,000), Chinese Heritage Foundation ($15,000) and College of St Benedict ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation?
Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $97K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation's EIN?
Stanley and Marvel Chong Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3411371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 29, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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