The Chang Family Foundation
THE CHANG FAMILY FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations for purposes including ministry, community support, community assistance, medical relief, and support for the Michigan Engineering Fund.
Key facts about The Chang Family Foundation
In short: The Chang Family Foundation gave $96K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 26-1924834
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $95,800
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- Average grant
- $5,635
- Median grant
- $2,300
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2025)
- Total assets
- $3,123,837
- Primary geography
- Michigan (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
+19.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$96K
-5.1% YoY
Grant Count
17
-15.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+11.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chang Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $139K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Chang Family Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 69% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $95,800 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $2,300.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. Other recipient-state shares listed were Missouri (7%), Wisconsin (3%), Colorado (3%), and Pennsylvania (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2020) to $104K (2023). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $96K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Univ of Michigan ($50K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 129 (98%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | For the Michigan Engineeing Fund | $50,000 |
| Korean Church of Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | Ministry | $10,300 |
| K-Life Story Branson, MO | Ministry | $7,000 |
| New Life Korean Church Ann Arbor, MI | Ministry | $5,200 |
| Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship Madison, WI | Ministry | $3,000 |
| Michigan Christian Study Ann Arbor, MI | Ministry | $3,000 |
| Navigator Colorado Springs, CO | Ministry | $3,000 |
| Urban Impact Pittsburgh, PA | Community Support | $3,000 |
| Korean Amer Assoc of Laguna Woods Laguna Woods, CA | Community Support | $2,300 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Medical Relief | $2,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant sum | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,123,837 | $532,405 | $109,559 | $95,800 | 17 |
| 2024 | $2,611,331 | $430,598 | $113,830 | $100,900 | 20 |
| 2023 | $2,296,266 | $233,767 | $114,991 | $104,200 | 32 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,123,837 | $2,611,331 | $2,296,266 |
| Revenue | $532,405 | $430,598 | $233,767 |
| Expenses | $109,559 | $113,830 | $114,991 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $95,800 | $100,900 | $104,200 |
| Net Investment Income | $126,415 | $129,940 | $57,103 |
| Distributable Amount | $139,472 | $119,044 | $107,582 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Byung Jin Chang and Sharon Chang as directors.
The Chang Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Byung Jin Chang
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharon Chang
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Application contact: Sharon Chang
Mailing address: 77 Enterprise Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: (734) 996-9200
Email: schang@surigitel.com
Frequently asked questions about The Chang Family Foundation
How much does The Chang Family Foundation give each year?
The Chang Family Foundation gave $96K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $101K across 20 grants.
What is The Chang Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Chang Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,300, and its average grant was $5,635, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Chang Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Chang Family Foundation give grants?
The Chang Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Chang Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Chang Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministry" (8 grants) and "Community Support" (3 grants).
Who are The Chang Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Chang Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Univ of Michigan ($50,000), Korean Church of Ann Arbor ($10,300) and K-Life Story ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Chang Family Foundation?
The Chang Family Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $139K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from The Chang Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Chang Family Foundation's EIN?
The Chang Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1924834. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Chang Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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