How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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George Cheng
22 Corporate Park
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 294-6041
- Form and materials
- Any form of letter or written requests
- Deadlines
- No dealdines as long as funding is available
- Restrictions
- No restrictions as long as fund is available
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$3,835,986
- Grants listed
- 37
- Assets, end of year
- $99,193,142
-
Tax year 2024
$3,160,802
- Grants listed
- 39
- Assets, end of year
- $75,283,283
-
Tax year 2023
$2,039,588
- Grants listed
- 43
- Assets, end of year
- $18,129,031
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Tax year 2022
$1,707,098
- Grants listed
- 29
- Assets, end of year
- $20,445,916
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Tax year 2021
$2,100,157
- Grants listed
- 22
- Assets, end of year
- $22,788,333
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Tax year 2020
$983,598
- Grants listed
- 20
- Assets, end of year
- $17,829,094
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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Cheng Family Schwab Donor Advised FundOrlando, FL
Exempt activities support
$366,218 -
Sage Hill SchoolNewport Beach, CA
Exempt activities support
$365,000 -
Children Hospital of Orange CountyOrange, CA
Exempt activities support
$360,000 -
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY
Scholarship
$358,000 -
Hoag HospitalNewport Beach, CA
Exempt activities support
$350,000 -
The Pegasus SchoolHuntingtn BCH, CA
Exempt activities support
$306,666 -
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA
Exempt activities support
$252,004 -
Princeton UniverityPrinceton, CA
Exempt activities support
$251,098 -
City of HopeDuarte, CA
Exempt activities support
$200,000 -
Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CA
Exempt activities support
$155,000 -
University of California IrvineIrvine, CA
Exempt activities support
$110,000 -
Assistance League Newport MesaCosta Mesa, CA
Exempt activities support
$100,000 -
Boys and Girls Club of Santa AnaSanta Ana, CA
Exempt activities support
$100,000 -
Fox FoundationMarina DL Rey, CA
Exempt activities support
$100,000 -
Geneva Presbyterian ChurchLaguna Woods, CA
Exempt activities support
$100,000 -
Boys and Girls Club of Laguna BeachLaguna Beach, CA
Exempt activities support
$50,000 -
North American Rescue DogsSeattle, WA
Exempt activities support
$50,000 -
Laguna Beach Food PantryLaguna Beach, CA
Exempt activities support
$45,000 -
Crystal Cove ConservacyNewport Coast, CA
Exempt activities support
$35,000 -
School Power Foundation - Laguna Beach SchoolsLaguna Beach, CA
Exempt activities support
$35,000 -
Youth Orchestra CycnyBrooklyn, NY
Exempt activities support
$25,000 -
Desert Community FoundationPalm Desert, CA
Exempt activities support
$21,000 -
Efc IrvineIrvine, CA
Ministries
$15,000 -
Taiwanese Association of America IncRockville, MD
Exempt activities support
$15,000 -
Ecocenter Inc DBA the Ecology CenterSan Juan Capistrano, CA
Exempt activities support
$10,000 -
ItpcLos Angeles, CA
Exempt activities support
$10,000 -
Laguna Art MuseumLaguna Beach, CA
Exempt activities support
$10,000 -
Irvine Barclay TheatreIrvine, CA
Exempt activities support
$5,000 -
Jessie Rees FoundationIrvine, CA
Exempt activities support
$5,000 -
Laguna Beach Athletic Boosters ClubLaguna Beach, CA
Exempt activities support
$5,000 -
Laguna Beach High School PTALaguna Beach, CA
Exempt activities support
$5,000 -
Major League Baseball Youth FoundationNew York, NY
Exempt activities support
$5,000 -
Nassau Presbyterian ChurchPrinceton, NJ
Exempt activities support
$5,000 -
St Marks Presbyterian ChurchNewport Beach, CA
Exempt activities support
$5,000 -
Grace Taiwanese Presbyterian ChurchLawrenceville, NJ
Exempt activities support
$3,000 -
University of Texas - TapcAustin, TX
Exempt activities support
$2,000 -
Hope BuildersSanta Ana, CA
Exempt activities support
$1,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education4 grants $1,130,00483% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $121,0009% of the total
- Animals1 grant $50,0004% of the total
- Youth development1 grant $50,0004% of the total
- Arts and culture1 grant $10,000<1% of the total
- Sports and recreation1 grant $5,000<1% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- California29 grants $3,364,768
- Florida1 grant $366,218
- Washington1 grant $50,000
- New York2 grants $30,000
- Maryland1 grant $15,000
- New Jersey2 grants $8,000
- Texas1 grant $2,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- George ChengPRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
- Clifford ChengVICE PRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
- Jean ChengTREASURER Hours 2Pay $0
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