The Chen-Yang Foundation
The Chen-Yang Foundation is a private foundation, based in Atherton, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $18K.
The Chen-Yang Foundation at a glance
In short: The Chen-Yang Foundation gave $18K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $18K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $18,000
- -40.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $18,000
- -40.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Chen-Yang Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Menlo School ($18K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Chen-Yang Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2022) to $30K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Menlo School Atherton, CA | To Support Education for Students | $18,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-379 | $55,311 | $18,000 | 1 | $39,287 | — | $1,312 |
| 2021 | $59,105 | $8,233 | $31,250 | $30,000 | 1 | $30,625 | $7,607 | $2,924 |
| 2020 | $84,749 | $4,875 | $31,685 | $30,000 | 1 | — | $4,037 | $4,374 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chen-Yang Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Chen-Yang Foundation is led by Xun Chen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Xun Chen
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ping Yang
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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-Yang Foundation
How much does The Chen-Yang Foundation give each year?
The Chen-Yang Foundation gave $18K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
Where does The Chen-Yang Foundation operate?
The Chen-Yang Foundation has awarded grants in California.
How much is The Chen-Yang Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Chen-Yang Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Chen-Yang Foundation's EIN?
The Chen-Yang Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3758733. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
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