The Elizabeth and Frank Chau Family
The Elizabeth and Frank Chau Family is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $54K in total assets. In 2023, it made $3K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $427.
The Elizabeth and Frank Chau Family at a glance
- Total assets
- $53,889
- -3.9% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $1,265
- -4.2% vs 2022
- Qualifying distributions (2023)
- $2,643
- +0.8% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $3,481
- +2.0% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Elizabeth and Frank Chau Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Elizabeth and Frank Chau Family gives
- In 2023 it paid out 44% 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
In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Community Cinema Club Inc Huntington, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross in Greater New York New York, NY | Long Island Chapter Fund | $3,000 |
| North Shore Holiday House Inc Huntington, NY | 2 week camper sponsorship fund | $2,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cold Spring Harbor, NY | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation New Hyde Park, NY | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| The Safe Center Li Inc Bethpage, NY | Charitable Event | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $53,889 | $1,265 | $3,481 | — | — | $2,643 | $427 | $5,951 |
| 2022 | $56,105 | $1,320 | $3,414 | — | — | $2,622 | $628 | $4,228 |
| 2021 | $58,199 | $3,455 | $5,124 | — | — | $4,128 | $2,659 | $5,359 |
| 2020 | $59,868 | $14,711 | $17,370 | $13,000 | 6 | — | $13,981 | $3,945 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Elizabeth and Frank Chau Family reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Elizabeth and Frank Chau Family is led by Elizabeth B Chau, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Elizabeth B Chau
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Elizabeth and Frank Chau Family
How large is The Elizabeth and Frank Chau Family?
The Elizabeth and Frank Chau Family reported $54K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (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.
Where does The Elizabeth and Frank Chau Family operate?
The Elizabeth and Frank Chau Family has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Elizabeth and Frank Chau Family's EIN?
The Elizabeth and Frank Chau Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8955014. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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