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Chu Family Foundation

New York, New York  ·  EIN 810894741  ·  Private foundation

Chu Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.5M in grants paid and $20.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 24 individual grants from this funder — $11.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$20.5M
Total assets
24
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Chu Family Foundation funds

Chu Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, health care, higher education.

EducationHealth CareHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Chu Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Harvard College
TO EDUCATE THE CITIZENS AND CITIZEN-LEADERS FOR OUR SOCIETY.
Cambridge, MA$2.3M2022
Harvard College
TO EDUCATE THE CITIZENS AND CITIZEN-LEADERS FOR OUR SOCIETY.
Cambridge, MA$1.9M2023
Albuquerque Acadamy
TO CHANGE CHILDREN'S LIVES BY NUTURING THEIR NATURAL PASSION FOR LEARNING AND TO TRANSFORM THEIR PASSION INTO HABITS OF LIFE-LONG LEARNING A
Albuquerque, NM$1.4M2017
Harvard College
TO EDUCATE THE CITIZENS AND CITIZEN-LEADERS FOR OUR SOCIETY.
Cambridge, MA$1.3M2024
Harvard College
TO EDUCATE THE CITIZENS AND CITIZEN-LEADERS FOR OUR SOCIETY.
Cambridge, MA$1.1M2020
New York Philharmonic
TO FULFILL THE DAVID GEFFEN HALL RENOVATION.
New York, NY$968K2020
Partners in Health
TO PROVIDE A PREFERENTIAL OPTION FOR THE POOR IN HEALTH CARE.
Boston, MA$409K2023
Partners in Health
TO PROVIDE A PREFERENTIAL OPTION FOR THE POOR IN HEALTH CARE.
Boston, MA$404K2024
Columbia University
SUPPORT PROFESSOR TANYA ZELEVINSKY'S PROJECT TITLED "A SECOND GENERATION SR2 MOLECULAR LATTICE CLOCK."
New York, NY$400K2024
New York Philharmonic
TO FULFILL THE JAAP LAUNCH FUND WITH OVERAGE BEING APPLIED TO DAVID GEFFEN HALL RENOVATION PLEDGE.
New York, NY$326K2020
Museum of Chinese in America
TO TELLING THE UNTOLD STORIES OF THE MAKING OF AMERICA THROUGH THE LENS OF THE CHINESE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE.
New York, NY$209K2023
Museum of Chinese in America
TO TELLING THE UNTOLD STORIES OF THE MAKING OF AMERICA THROUGH THE LENS OF THE CHINESE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE.
New York, NY$200K2022
Museum of Chinese in America
TO TELLING THE UNTOLD STORIES OF THE MAKING OF AMERICA THROUGH THE LENS OF THE CHINESE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE.
New York, NY$188K2024
New York Philharmonic
TO MAINTAIN AND FOSTER AN INTEREST IN THE ENJOYMENT OF MUSIC AND MUSICAL AFFAIRS.
New York, NY$115K2017
University of Toronto
TO BUILD STRONG PARTNERSHIPS IN AND OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY TO ATRACT WORLD CLASS FACULTY AND STAFF WHO CONTRIBUTE TO THE EXCELLENCE THAT DEF
$92K2022

Chu Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.5M
2020$2.5M
2022$2.7M
2023$2.7M
2024$2.3M

How to apply for funding from Chu Family Foundation

Chu Family 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.

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Frequently asked questions about Chu Family Foundation

Does Chu Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Chu Family 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 Chu Family Foundation fund?
Chu Family Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Harvard College, Harvard College, Albuquerque Acadamy. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Chu Family Foundation give in grants?
Chu Family Foundation reported $2.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.7M over 24 grants.
Where is Chu Family Foundation located?
Chu Family Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 810894741.
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About this profile. This page is built from Chu Family 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 Chu Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.