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Cathay Bank Foundation

El Monte, California  ·  EIN 743052411  ·  Private foundation

Cathay Bank Foundation is a private foundation based in El Monte, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.4M in grants paid and $68K in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 226 individual grants from this funder — $9.5M awarded across 2019–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.4M
Annual giving (FY2019)
$68K
Total assets
226
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Cathay Bank Foundation funds

Cathay Bank Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, economic development, education, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEconomic DevelopmentEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, older adults, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesmen boysolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Cathay Bank Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attached
SEE ATTACHED
See Attached, CA$2.6M2022
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SEE ATTACHED
See Attached, CA$2.4M2019
See Attached
SEE ATTACHED
See Attached, CA$2.2M2023
Operation Hope
OPERATING SUPPORT
Atlanta, GA$142K2024
Chinatown Service Center (csc)
OPERATING SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$120K2024
Asian American Education Project
OPERATING SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$83K2024
Junior Achievement of Southern California Inc (jasocal)
OPERATING SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$80K2024
Asian Pacific Islander Small Business Program Inc (api Sbp)
OPERATING SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$50K2024
Asian Pacific Community Fund of Southern California (apcf)
OPERATING SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$45K2024
The Greenlining Institute
OPERATING SUPPORT
Oakland, CA$40K2024
Family Bridges Inc
OPERATING SUPPORT
Oakland, CA$40K2024
Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County (nhs La)
OPERATING SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$30K2024
Self-help for the Elderly
OPERATING SUPPORT
San Francisco, CA$30K2024
Koreatown Youth and Community Center
OPERATING SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$25K2024
Chinese American Service League Inc (casl)
OPERATING SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$25K2024

Cathay Bank Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$2.4M
2022$2.6M
2023$2.2M
2024$2.3M

How to apply for funding from Cathay Bank Foundation

Cathay Bank Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at cathaybank.com/cathay-foundation.

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Frequently asked questions about Cathay Bank Foundation

Does Cathay Bank Foundation accept grant applications?
Cathay Bank Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Cathay Bank Foundation fund?
Cathay Bank Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include See Attached, See Attached, See Attached. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Cathay Bank Foundation give in grants?
Cathay Bank Foundation reported $2.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.5M over 226 grants.
Where is Cathay Bank Foundation located?
Cathay Bank Foundation is based in El Monte, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 743052411.
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About this profile. This page is built from Cathay Bank Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Cathay Bank Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.