The Chen Foundation Inc
The Chen Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $96K. Net investment income was $108K.
The Chen Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Chen Foundation Inc gave $96K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,770
- +82.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,681
- +134.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,757,738
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (84% 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 The Chen Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Baker Senior Center Naples ($40K). Together the top 5 received $94K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($2,085), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 40 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Chen Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $371K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baker Senior Center Naples Naples, FL | General Use | $40,000 |
| Heritage Classical Academy Naples, FL | General Use | $17,685 |
| North Naples Baptis Church Naples, FL | General Use | $16,000 |
| Trinity Church North Olmsted, OH | General Use | $15,000 |
| Revelation 1211 Clermont, FL | General Use | $5,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,085 |
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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 | $4,757,738 | $118,399 | $162,553 | $95,770 | 7 | $95,770 | $107,709 | $100,429 |
| 2023 | $4,726,892 | $97,157 | $86,911 | $52,550 | 9 | $52,550 | $82,161 | $99,010 |
| 2022 | $4,716,646 | $1,015,817 | $468,378 | $370,750 | 12 | $370,750 | $35,752 | $188,533 |
| 2021 | $4,179,207 | $3,484,210 | $84,477 | $47,900 | 7 | $47,900 | $3,471,460 | $101,737 |
| 2020 | $771,474 | $21,934 | $63,481 | $29,500 | 5 | — | $10,160 | $59,100 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chen Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $100K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Chen Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James F Chen
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary S Chen
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 The Chen Foundation Inc
How much does The Chen Foundation Inc give each year?
The Chen Foundation Inc gave $96K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $53K across 9 grants.
What is The Chen Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Chen Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $13,681, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Chen Foundation Inc give grants?
The Chen Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (3 grants).
Does The Chen Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Chen Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Chen Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Chen Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Baker Senior Center Naples ($40,000), Heritage Classical Academy ($17,685) and North Naples Baptis Church ($16,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($2,085), which are not listed by name. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Chen Foundation Inc?
The Chen Foundation Inc reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (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 The Chen Foundation Inc?
The Chen Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Naples, FL. It holds $4.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Chen Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Chen Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1534235. 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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