The Chenzyme Foundation Inc
The Chenzyme Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Timnath, Colorado. Its 2024 filing describes contributions to preselected charitable organizations, with grants supporting organizations in areas including healthcare, education, arts and culture, human services, and animal welfare.
The Chenzyme Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Chenzyme Foundation Inc gave $444K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in North Carolina. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $443,500
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,175
- +20.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $8,855,742
- +15.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (5 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Chenzyme Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6785 Rock River Road, Timnath, CO 80547
Phone: (404) 527-8459
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Chenzyme Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Duke University ($260K). Together the top 10 received $421K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 99 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina and 24% to recipients in Florida. Colorado and Washington, DC each accounted for 2%; 11% is listed under an unspecified recipient state. The grants also included support for organizations in Florida and Colorado, such as Health First Foundation in Florida and Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Chenzyme Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 20 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 91% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% 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 (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $232K (2021) to $444K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $444K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Durham, NC | To Further Charitable Purpose of Recipient | $260,000 |
| Taiwan Foundation for Rare Blood Disorders | To Further Charitable Purpose of Recipient | $50,000 |
| Health First Foundation Melbourne, FL | To Further Charitable Purpose of Recipient | $50,000 |
| East Coast Zoological Society of Florida Melbourne, FL | To Further Charitable Purpose of Recipient | $21,000 |
| Gift for Teaching Orlando, FL | To Further Charitable Purpose of Recipient | $9,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Action Fund Washington, DC | To Further Charitable Purpose of Recipient | $8,500 |
| United Arts of Central Florida Orlando, FL | To Further Charitable Purpose of Recipient | $8,000 |
| UNC Health Foundation Chapel Hill, NC | To Further Charitable Purpose of Recipient | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain Fort Collins, CO | To Further Charitable Purpose of Recipient | $5,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless in Central Florida Orlando, FL | To Further Charitable Purpose of Recipient | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,855,742 | $1,679,468 | $488,456 | $443,500 | 20 | $444,925 | $1,261,289 | $483,732 |
| 2023 | $7,664,730 | $695,465 | $457,418 | $423,533 | 23 | $425,333 | $286,877 | $422,708 |
| 2022 | $7,426,683 | $458,882 | $463,320 | $415,000 | 22 | $416,363 | $67,265 | $422,579 |
| 2021 | $7,431,121 | $876,046 | $277,377 | $232,000 | 24 | $233,225 | $454,427 | $437,778 |
| 2020 | $6,832,452 | $640,560 | $275,018 | $241,000 | 10 | — | $229,995 | $361,797 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chenzyme Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $484K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 grant purposes are described as furthering the charitable purposes of the recipients. Its grants include support for healthcare organizations, schools and educational organizations, arts and culture groups, community services, and animal welfare organizations.
Grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. Health First Foundation says it raises funds to improve community health and well-being and support Health First’s nonprofit healthcare providers. United Arts of Central Florida says it strengthens arts, science, history, and culture through collaboration and investment. Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain says it prepares young people for economic success through business and educator partnerships and applied learning. UNC Health Foundation says it inspires philanthropic support for UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $443,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $260,000, with a median grant of $3,500. Notable grants included $260,000 to Duke University, $50,000 each to Taiwan Foundation for Rare Blood Disorders and Health First Foundation, and $21,000 to East Coast Zoological Society of Florida. Other listed grants included $9,000 to Gift for Teaching, $8,500 to Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and $8,000 to United Arts of Central Florida.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Yuan-Tsong Chen as president; Alice Der-Shan Chen as secretary/treasurer; Jerome G Chen and Gerald G Chen as directors; and Donald M Etheridge Jr as assistant secretary.
The Chenzyme Foundation Inc is led by Yuan-Tsong Chen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yuan-Tsong Chen
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald G. Chen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerome G. Chen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice Der-Shan Chen
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald M. Etheridge Jr.
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Chenzyme Foundation Inc
How much does The Chenzyme Foundation Inc give each year?
The Chenzyme Foundation Inc gave $444K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $424K across 23 grants.
What is The Chenzyme Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Chenzyme Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $22,175, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Chenzyme Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Chenzyme Foundation Inc give grants?
The Chenzyme Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (8 grants), Melbourne, FL (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Fort Collins, CO (2 grants).
Who are The Chenzyme Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Chenzyme Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Duke University ($260,000), Taiwan Foundation for Rare Blood Disorders ($50,000) and Health First Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Chenzyme Foundation Inc?
The Chenzyme Foundation Inc reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $445K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $484K (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 does The Chenzyme Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 grant purposes are described as furthering the charitable purposes of the recipients. Its grants include support for healthcare organizations, schools and educational organizations, arts and culture groups, community services, and animal welfare organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Chenzyme Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 Chenzyme Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Chenzyme Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1649534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Chenzyme Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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