The Cho Family Private Foundation
The Cho Family Private Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $102K. Net investment income was $51K.
The Cho Family Private Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cho Family Private Foundation gave $102K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $101,650
- -12.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -46.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,521
- +63.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,668,809
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (59% 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 Cho Family Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Donor Advisor Fund ($60K). Together the top 7 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 46 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Cho Family Private Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 77% 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 $80K (2020) to $154K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Donor Advisor Fund Boston, MA | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Called to Support Missions Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Fullerton YoungNak Church La Mirada, CA | Charitable | $14,300 |
| Soriel for Church and Mission South Pasadena, CA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Los Angeles Mom and Dad Mission Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Vision Care Service West Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $1,350 |
| Love and Sharing Foundation Brea, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,668,809 | $351,629 | $102,650 | $101,650 | 7 | $101,950 | $51,467 | $131,641 |
| 2023 | $2,419,830 | $-47,052 | $117,825 | $115,700 | 13 | $115,700 | $49,222 | $108,276 |
| 2022 | $2,894,340 | $15,766 | $169,105 | $154,200 | 9 | $158,200 | $18,383 | $97,722 |
| 2021 | $3,047,679 | $647,030 | $106,650 | $103,400 | 8 | $103,900 | $187,030 | $124,040 |
| 2020 | $1,863,600 | $1,776 | $82,475 | $80,340 | 9 | — | $17,371 | $101,107 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cho Family Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $132K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cho Family Private Foundation is led by Andrew Cho, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Cho
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Cho
Treasurer & 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 Cho Family Private Foundation
How much does The Cho Family Private Foundation give each year?
The Cho Family Private Foundation gave $102K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $116K across 13 grants.
What is The Cho Family Private Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cho Family Private Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $14,521, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cho Family Private Foundation give grants?
The Cho Family Private Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does The Cho Family Private Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Cho Family Private Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants).
Who are The Cho Family Private Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cho Family Private Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Donor Advisor Fund ($60,000), Called to Support Missions ($20,000) and Fullerton YoungNak Church ($14,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cho Family Private Foundation?
The Cho Family Private Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (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 Cho Family Private Foundation's EIN?
The Cho Family Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4316946. 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
Live grants for the work The Cho Family Private Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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