The Chin Family Foundation
The Chin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing says it contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
The Chin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Chin Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $160K), top state Massachusetts. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,239,000
- -28.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $159,929
- -23.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $7,220,834
- +12.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (37% 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 Chin Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Chin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Denison University ($750K). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 76 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts accounted for 37% of grant dollars, Ohio 33%, and Mississippi 22%. California and Illinois each accounted for 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Chin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $94K; repeat grants $209K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2295% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 703% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $84K (2020) to $3.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denison University Mount Vernon, OH | Chin Family Scholars Fund | $750,000 |
| The Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc Boston, MA | PAC SIM Lab | $750,000 |
| University of Southern Mississippi Foundation Hattiesburg, MS | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy Inc Downers Grove, IL | Nakatindi student lunch program | $75,000 |
| Trustees of Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA | Mount Holyoke College Scholarship Fund | $52,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley Altadena, CA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association Glendalle, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Boston, MA | Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| California State University Los Angeles Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Inside Climate News Brooklyn, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported that its 2024 distributions from sources other than current income totaled $2,239,000—at least 25% of its beginning-of-year net assets of $6,974,598. It stated that these distributions resulted in a substantial contraction of assets and that it had no plans for dissolution.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,220,834 | $3,146,731 | $2,320,342 | $2,239,000 | 14 | $2,262,563 | $1,269,987 | $321,840 |
| 2023 | $6,394,445 | $2,646,562 | $3,197,243 | $3,127,600 | 15 | $3,150,701 | $856,294 | $317,269 |
| 2022 | $6,945,126 | $1,081,620 | $496,916 | $428,700 | 14 | $451,868 | $160,722 | $316,746 |
| 2021 | $6,360,422 | $1,256,920 | $157,317 | $93,500 | 14 | $115,665 | $327,878 | $311,574 |
| 2020 | $5,260,819 | $903,854 | $131,326 | $83,750 | 19 | — | $77,546 | $240,620 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $322K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants show support for educational and healthcare institutions as well as other charitable organizations. For example, Denison University received a grant for the Chin Family Scholars Fund, and The Brigham & Women’s Hospital received one for the PAC SIM Lab.
Grantees describe their own work in varied ways: Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy says it works to help nature thrive and cultures flourish through education, conservation, health support, and enterprise. Upper Valley Haven says it assists people experiencing poverty with hunger, housing security, and pursuing a self-directed life. Inside Climate News says it works to strengthen environmental journalism and train journalists. Northern Stage Company describes its work as presenting professional theater and providing community outreach, education, and opportunities for young artists.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 14 grants totaling $2,239,000 in 2024. The itemized grants ranged from $1,000 to $750,000, with a median of $20,000. Recent totals were $3,127,600 across 15 grants in 2023 and $428,700 across 14 grants in 2022.
Among its largest reported 2024 grants were $750,000 to Denison University for the Chin Family Scholars Fund, $750,000 to The Brigham & Women’s Hospital for the PAC SIM Lab, and $500,000 to the University of Southern Mississippi Foundation for general and unrestricted purposes. Other reported grants included $75,000 to Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy for the Nakatindi student lunch program, $52,000 to the Trustees of Mount Holyoke College for its scholarship fund, and $50,000 to Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patricia A Chin as president and director; William Chin as vice president and director; Pamela Elizabeth Chin as director and secretary; and William Edward Chin as director and treasurer.
The Chin Family Foundation is led by Patricia A Chin, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia A Chin
President & Director
President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Elizabeth Chin
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Edward Chin
Vice President, Director, Director & Treasurer
Vice President, Director & Director → Vice President, Director, Director & Treasurer, 2022
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 Chin Family Foundation
How much does The Chin Family Foundation give each year?
The Chin Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.1M across 15 grants.
What is The Chin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Chin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $159,929, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Chin Family Foundation that year got $94K on average.
Where does The Chin Family Foundation give grants?
The Chin Family Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (33%) and Mississippi (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Chin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of The Chin Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Chin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Chin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Denison University ($750,000), The Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc ($750,000) and University of Southern Mississippi Foundation ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Chin Family Foundation?
The Chin Family Foundation reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $322K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Chin Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants show support for educational and healthcare institutions as well as other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Chin Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Chin Family Foundation's EIN?
The Chin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2356672. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Chin Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Chin Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-chin-family-foundation-morg_2d2cf446895847b5820a452faf4be198
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