The Y C Hohelen and Michael Chiang
The Y.C. Ho/Helen and Michael Chiang Foundation is a private foundation established in 2004 through a bequest from Y.C. Ho, with the Chiang family members continuing to serve as directors. Based in Harrison, New York, the foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving palliative care and the quality of life for individuals facing serious illnesses.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$86.8M
+6.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.4M
-1.0% YoY
Grant Count
54
-6.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$63K
+6.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The foundation's mission is to help improve the quality of life for patients and families facing serious illnesses.
Vision: All adults and children facing serious illness will be able to live as well as possible for as long as possible, with access to collaborative, supportive (palliative) care.
The foundation's primary funding focus includes:
- Palliative care and hospice services
- Hospice and palliative medicine fellowship training programs
- Bereavement support services
- Care for seriously ill patients and their families
Grantmaking
The foundation made 53 grants in its most recent fiscal year, with total giving of $3,423,200. Grant sizes typically range from $2,500 to $450,000.
Grant Range
s typically range from $2,500 to $450,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, with particular emphasis on New York-based organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2025:
- Total Assets: $86,805,193
- Total Revenues: $3,039,729
- Total Expenses: $3,949,983
- Number of Employees: 2
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $86,805,193 | $81,210,224 | $77,393,231 |
| Revenue | $3,039,729 | $2,869,000 | $1,855,663 |
| Expenses | $3,949,983 | $3,954,835 | $4,370,181 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,909,983 | $3,915,097 | $4,330,181 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,039,729 | $2,869,000 | $2,713,460 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,355,528 | $3,996,451 | $3,744,296 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Bessie Chiang, MD – President
- Helen Chiang – Trustee
- Carol Chiang-Li – Trustee
- Carol Gallo – Executive Director, Assistant Secretary
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BESSIE CHIANG MD | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 20 | $61,909 |
| HELEN CHIANG | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| CAROL CHIANG-LI | DIRECTOR, ASST SECRETARY | 20 | $18,000 |
| CAROL GALLO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ASST SECRETARY | 30 | $181,227 |
Contact Information
- Website: www.hochiangfoundation.org
- Phone: 646-449-6310
- Address: Park West Finance Station, P.O. Box 20845, New York, NY 10025
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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