Friends of the Chinese American Museum
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$311K
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
30
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Friends of the Chinese American Museum?
Friends of the Chinese American Museum is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Cathay Bank Foundation ($75K), The J Paul Getty Trust ($49K), Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc ($45K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $311K in grants to Friends of the Chinese American Museum between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Bank Foundation | $75,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The J Paul Getty Trust | $48,500 | 5 | 2020–2023 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | $45,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Enterprise Holdings Foundation | $40,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $26,778 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| Gofundmeorg | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Asian Pacific Community Fund of Southern California | $20,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Won Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles | $8,333 | 1 | 2023 |
| Network for Good | $6,570 | 1 | 2021 |
| Cultural Foundations of Zhendai He USA | $3,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Sempra Foundation | $952 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Richard & Lisa Kendall Foundation | $888 | 1 | 2021 |
| Gee Foundation | $375 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $83K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $69K.
What grants has Friends of the Chinese American Museum received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cathay Bank Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $18,578 |
| 2024 | Cathay Bank Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Cultural Foundations of Zhendai He USA | support museum operation and events | $3,500 |
| 2023 | Gofundmeorg | SUPPORT AAPI COMMUNITY | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The J Paul Getty Trust | GETTY MARROW UNDERGRADUATE INTERNS AT LOS ANGELES COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS | $15,100 |
| 2023 | Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Asian Pacific Community Fund of Southern California | SEE SCHEDULE O MISSION STATEMENT. | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles | COVID-19 CRISIS FUND | $8,333 |
| 2022 | Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The J Paul Getty Trust | GETTY MARROW UNDERGRADUATE INTERNS AT LOS ANGELES COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS | $13,800 |
| 2022 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Asian Pacific Community Fund of Southern California | SEE SCHEDULE O MISSION STATEMENT. | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $8,200 |
| 2022 | Sempra Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $592 |
| 2021 | The J Paul Getty Trust | GETTY MARROW UNDERGRADUATE INTERNS AT LOS ANGELES COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS | $13,000 |
| 2021 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $6,570 |
| 2021 | Richard & Lisa Kendall Foundation | TO FOSTER A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION FOR AMERICA'S DIVERSE HERITAGE BY RESEARCHING, PRESERVING, AND SHARING THE HISTORY, RICH CULTURAL LEGACY, AND CONTINUED CONTRIBUTIONS OF CHINESE AMERICANS. | $888 |
| 2021 | Gee Foundation | General Support | $125 |
| 2021 | The J Paul Getty Trust | EMPLOYEE-ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM | $100 |
| 2020 | The J Paul Getty Trust | Getty Marrow Undergraduate Interns at Los Angeles County Organizations | $6,500 |
| 2020 | Won Foundation Inc | FUNDING | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Sempra Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $360 |
| 2020 | Gee Foundation | General Support | $125 |
| 2019 | Won Foundation Inc | FUNDINGFUNDINGFUNDING | $5,000 |
| 2019 | Gee Foundation | General Support | $125 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of the Chinese American Museum?
Friends of the Chinese American Museum is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Cathay Bank Foundation ($75K), The J Paul Getty Trust ($49K), Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc ($45K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $311K in grants to Friends of the Chinese American Museum between 2019–2025.
Who is Friends of the Chinese American Museum's largest funder?
Cathay Bank Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Friends of the Chinese American Museum, with $75K across 2 grants (2024–2025).
How much grant funding has Friends of the Chinese American Museum received?
IRS 990 filings record $311K in grants to Friends of the Chinese American Museum across 30 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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