The Chong-Moon Lee Foundation CO Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Supports causes that promote cross-cultural understanding between asia and the U.S. with specific emphasis on art, education, social and youth programs, and activities.
The Chong-Moon Lee Foundation CO Silicon Valley Community Foundation at a glance
In short: The Chong-Moon Lee Foundation CO Silicon Valley Community Foundation gave $470K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $67K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $470,000
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $67,143
- +29.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $3,193,404
- -13.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Chong-Moon Lee Foundation CO Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco ($150K). Together the top 7 received $470K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 41 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Chong-Moon Lee Foundation CO Silicon Valley Community Foundation gives
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $332K (2021) to $1.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $470K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Arts & Culture | $150,000 |
| Asia Society New York, NY | Arts & Culture | $100,000 |
| Consulate General of Japan San Francisco, CA | Community Support | $100,000 |
| Asia Society Northern California San Francisco, CA | Arts & Culture | $50,000 |
| Stanford Health Care Stanford, CA | Community Support | $30,000 |
| Korean American Music Supporters Association USA Inc Cupertino, CA | Arts & Culture | $20,000 |
| San Francisco Korean Master Chorale San Leandro, CA | Arts & Culture | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,193,404 | — | $502,549 | $470,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $3,698,525 | — | $578,144 | $520,000 | 10 |
| 2022 | $4,275,276 | — | $1,252,652 | $1,240,000 | 9 |
| 2021 | $5,526,749 | — | $362,174 | $332,000 | 10 |
| 2020 | $5,888,923 | $500,000 | $965,052 | $950,000 | 5 |
About The Chong-Moon Lee Foundation CO Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Chong-Moon Lee Foundation CO Silicon Valley Community Foundation is a public charity, based in Mountain View, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $470K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Chong-Moon Lee Foundation CO Silicon Valley Community Foundation is led by Chong-Moon Lee, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chong-Moon Lee
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Bresee
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jorge Del calvo
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bong Joon Jung
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reiko Takahashi Lee
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jorge Delcalvo (2020–2023) — Director
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 Chong-Moon Lee Foundation CO Silicon Valley Community Foundation
How much does The Chong-Moon Lee Foundation CO Silicon Valley Community Foundation give each year?
The Chong-Moon Lee Foundation CO Silicon Valley Community Foundation gave $470K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $520K across 10 grants.
What is The Chong-Moon Lee Foundation CO Silicon Valley Community Foundation's typical grant size?
The Chong-Moon Lee Foundation CO Silicon Valley Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $67,143, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Chong-Moon Lee Foundation CO Silicon Valley Community Foundation give grants?
The Chong-Moon Lee Foundation CO Silicon Valley Community Foundation gives mostly in California: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does The Chong-Moon Lee Foundation CO Silicon Valley Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Chong-Moon Lee Foundation CO Silicon Valley Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arts & Culture" (5 grants).
Who are The Chong-Moon Lee Foundation CO Silicon Valley Community Foundation's largest grantees?
The Chong-Moon Lee Foundation CO Silicon Valley Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco ($150,000), Asia Society ($100,000) and Consulate General of Japan ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Chong-Moon Lee Foundation CO Silicon Valley Community Foundation?
The Chong-Moon Lee Foundation CO Silicon Valley Community Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is The Chong-Moon Lee Foundation CO Silicon Valley Community Foundation's EIN?
The Chong-Moon Lee Foundation CO Silicon Valley Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0414442. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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