The Cao and Chen Family Foundation
The Cao and Chen Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Campbell, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $342K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K. Net investment income was $26K.
The Cao and Chen Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cao and Chen Family Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,714
- -76.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,714
- -76.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,714
- Total assets
- $341,976
- +82.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (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 The Cao and Chen Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Saratoga High School ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Cao and Chen Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $7K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saratoga High School Saratoga, CA | Support schools program on junior Competition | $1,714 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $341,976 | $225,692 | $57,459 | $1,714 | 1 | $56,727 | $26,037 |
| 2024 | $187,713 | $29,798 | $90,264 | $7,292 | 1 | $81,479 | $16,110 |
| 2023 | $222,591 | $246,382 | $61,451 | $6,577 | 1 | $55,041 | $546 |
| 2022 | $37,087 | $66,340 | $50,695 | $1,207 | 1 | $41,877 | — |
| 2021 | $12,431 | $18,001 | $9,206 | — | — | $6,338 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cao and Chen Family Foundation is led by Zhitao Cao, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Zhitao Cao
President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hongmei Chen
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Cao and Chen Family Foundation
How much does The Cao and Chen Family Foundation give each year?
The Cao and Chen Family Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
How large is The Cao and Chen Family Foundation?
The Cao and Chen Family Foundation reported $342K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $226K.
What is The Cao and Chen Family Foundation?
The Cao and Chen Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Campbell, CA. It holds $342K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Cao and Chen Family Foundation operate?
The Cao and Chen Family Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is The Cao and Chen Family Foundation's EIN?
The Cao and Chen Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3317440. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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