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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 74-3052411

Cathay Bank Foundation

A private foundation in El Monte, CA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 227 grants and $2.8 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $2,831,700

    Grants listed
    227
    Assets, end of year
    $143,170
  • Tax year 2024

    $2,292,053

    Grants listed
    223
    Assets, end of year
    $314,746
  • Tax year 2023

    $2,154,500

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $694,440
  • Tax year 2022

    $2,626,000

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $128,810
  • Tax year 2021

    $2,899,000

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $500,499
  • Tax year 2020

    $2,081,000

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $354,000
  • Tax year 2019

    $2,409,678

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $67,648
  • Tax year 2018

    $3,047,455

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $20,218

Grants paid in 2025

227 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DC

    Operating support

    $125,000
  2. Dream Center FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $125,000
  3. Pasadena Community FoundationPasadena, CA

    Operating support

    $125,000
  4. Chinatown Service CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $120,000
  5. Operation HopeAtlanta, GA

    Operating support

    $100,000
  6. California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $100,000
  7. Asian Pacific Community Fund of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $75,000
  8. Junior Achievement of Southern California IncLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $70,000
  9. Asian Pacific Islander Small Business Program IncLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $50,000
  10. Friends of the Chinese American MuseumLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $50,000
  11. La Fire Department FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $50,000
  12. The Greenlining InstituteOakland, CA

    Operating support

    $40,000
  13. Center for the Pacific Asian FamilyLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $30,000
  14. Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $30,000
  15. Self-Help for the ElderlySan Francisco, CA

    Operating support

    $30,000
  16. Southern California Public RadioPasadena, CA

    Operating support

    $30,000
  17. Koreatown Youth and Community CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $25,000
  18. Pasadena Symphony AssociationPasadena, CA

    Operating support

    $25,000
  19. Chinese American Service League IncChicago, IL

    Operating support

    $25,000
  20. Rise EconomySan Francisco, CA

    Operating support

    $25,000
  21. American Cancer SocietySanta Monica, CA

    Operating support

    $25,000
  22. Teach AapiSanta Monica, CA

    Operating support

    $25,000
  23. 1990 InstituteSan Francisco, CA

    Operating support

    $25,000
  24. Committee of 100New York, NY

    Operating support

    $25,000
  25. The Asian American Education ProjectLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $25,000
  26. East West PlayersLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $25,000
  27. Sherwood Forestry Service Inc - Watch DutySanta Rosa, CA

    Operating support

    $25,000
  28. Door of HopePasadena, CA

    Operating support

    $25,000
  29. Habitat for Humanity of Greater LABellflower, CA

    Operating support

    $25,000
  30. Haven Services IncLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $22,500
  31. Asian Health ServicesOakland, CA

    Operating support

    $20,000
  32. Little Tokyo Service Center Community Development CorporationLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $20,000
  33. New Economics for WomenLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $20,000
  34. Anewamerica Community CorporationOakland, CA

    Operating support

    $20,000
  35. Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $20,000
  36. Family Bridges IncOakland, CA

    Operating support

    $20,000
  37. Coalition of Asian American Children and FamiliesNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $17,500
  38. Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel ValleyMonterey Park, CA

    Operating support

    $15,000
  39. Iris Cantor - UCLA Women's Health Education and Research CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $15,000
  40. Pacific Asian Consortium in EmploymentLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $15,000
  41. Asian Youth CenterSan Gabriel, CA

    Operating support

    $15,000
  42. Center for Asian Americans United for Self EmpowermentLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $15,000
  43. UCLA Labor CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $15,000
  44. Asian American Senior Citizens Service CenterSanta Ana, CA

    Operating support

    $15,000
  45. Community PartnersLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $15,000
  46. Friends of the Chinatown LibraryLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $15,000
  47. International Institute of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $15,000
  48. Herald Family CenterSan Gabriel, CA

    Operating support

    $15,000
  49. Chinese Information and Service CenterSeattle, WA

    Operating support

    $13,000
  50. Taiwanese American Heritage Committee of Greater Los AngelesRosemead, CA

    Operating support

    $12,000
  51. Chinese Mutual Aid AssociationChicago, IL

    Operating support

    $11,000
  52. Friends of UpliftChicago, IL

    Operating support

    $11,000
  53. South Coast Chinese Cultural Association& Irvine Chinese SchoolIrvine, CA

    Operating support

    $11,000
  54. No Limits for Deaf ChildrenCulver City, CA

    Operating support

    $11,000
  55. FosterallGlendale, CA

    Operating support

    $10,000
  56. Valley Community HealthcareNorth Hollywood, CA

    Operating support

    $10,000
  57. Affordable Housing ClearinghouseLake Forest, CA

    Operating support

    $10,000
  58. Asian Americans for EqualityNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $10,000
  59. California Community Economic Development AssociationLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $10,000
  60. Chinatown Manpower Project IncNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $10,000
  61. Everybody Dance LALos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $10,000
  62. Habitat for Humanity of Greater SacramentoSacramento, CA

    Operating support

    $10,000
  63. Ican California Abilities NetworkTorrance, CA

    Operating support

    $10,000
  64. Los Angeles Regional Food BankVernon, CA

    Operating support

    $10,000
  65. Mary Erickson Community HousingSan Clemente, CA

    Operating support

    $10,000
  66. New Destiny Housing CorporationNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $10,000
  67. New York-Presbyterian Fund IncNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $10,000
  68. Project Vision IncChicago, IL

    Operating support

    $10,000
  69. The 1871 Memorial ProjectLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $10,000
  70. Weingart Center AssociationLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $10,000
  71. Asia Society Texas CenterHouston, TX

    Operating support

    $10,000
  72. Chinatown Partnership Local Development CorporationNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $10,000
  73. Chinese-American Planning Council IncNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $10,000
  74. Entrepreneur Educational Center IncGardena, CA

    Operating support

    $10,000
  75. Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship FoundationAlhambra, CA

    Operating support

    $10,000
  76. Villa Esperanza ServicesPasadena, CA

    Operating support

    $10,000
  77. Accion Opportunity FundSan Jose, CA

    Operating support

    $10,000
  78. California Council on Economic EducationLong Beach, CA

    Operating support

    $10,000
  79. Network for Teaching EntrepreneurshipNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $10,000
  80. New York-Presbyterian QueensFlushing, NY

    Operating support

    $10,000
  81. Vermont Slauson Local Development CorporationLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $10,000
  82. Foothill Family ServicePasadena, CA

    Operating support

    $8,000
  83. Kin on Health Care CenterSeattle, WA

    Operating support

    $8,000
  84. Operation NightwatchSeattle, WA

    Operating support

    $8,000
  85. Henry Street SettlementNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $8,000
  86. The Hope ProgramBrooklyn, NY

    Operating support

    $8,000
  87. BABY2BABYLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $8,000
  88. Apa Family Support ServicesSan Francisco, CA

    Operating support

    $7,500
  89. Asian Pacific American Community CenterSan Francisco, CA

    Operating support

    $7,500
  90. Tenderloin Neighborhood Development CorporationSan Francisco, CA

    Operating support

    $7,500
  91. California Association for Micro Enterprise OpportunitySan Francisco, CA

    Operating support

    $7,500
  92. Chinatown Health Clinic FoundationNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $7,500
  93. Hope the MissionNorth Hills, CA

    Operating support

    $7,500
  94. Immigrant Social Services IncNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $7,500
  95. St Michaels Catholic AcademyFlushing, NY

    Operating support

    $7,500
  96. Compass Family ServicesSan Francisco, CA

    Operating support

    $7,500
  97. El Centro Del PuebloLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $7,500
  98. Rising Sun Center for OpportunityOakland, CA

    Operating support

    $7,500
  99. Vaughn Next Century Learning Center FoundationPacoima, CA

    Operating support

    $7,500
  100. Working Solutions CdfiSan Francisco, CA

    Operating support

    $7,500
  101. Chinese Seniors Association of Houston IncHouston, TX

    Operating support

    $7,000
  102. Garden of HopeFlushing, NY

    Operating support

    $7,000
  103. Flushing Council on Culture and the ArtsFlushing, NY

    Operating support

    $6,000
  104. Junior Achievement of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, NV

    Operating support

    $6,000
  105. Denise Louie Education CenterSeattle, WA

    Operating support

    $6,000
  106. Glow Community CenterFlushing, NY

    Operating support

    $6,000
  107. Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age CenterBoston, MA

    Operating support

    $5,500
  108. Chinese Community CenterHouston, TX

    Operating support

    $5,500
  109. Asian American Drug Abuse ProgramLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  110. Casa de AmistadSolana Beach, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  111. Charity Cultural Services CenterSan Francisco, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  112. Financial BeginningsPortland, OR

    Operating support

    $5,000
  113. Homeaid OcTustin, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  114. Hope Through HousingRancho Cucamonga, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  115. Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland Southern CaliforniaFontana, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  116. Project AccessOrange, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  117. Resilient AgencyLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  118. San Gabriel Educational FoundationSan Gabriel, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  119. Thomas House Temporary ShelterGarden Grove, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  120. UCLA Asian American Studies CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  121. Agape Community CenterSan Francisco, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  122. Asian Rehabilitation Services IncPasadena, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  123. Bridge CommunitiesGlen Ellyn, IL

    Operating support

    $5,000
  124. Chinese Historical Society of Southern California IncLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  125. Coalition for A Better Chinese CommunityChicago, IL

    Operating support

    $5,000
  126. Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Warren CountyWashington, NJ

    Operating support

    $5,000
  127. Habitat for Humanity of Orange CountySanta Ana, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  128. Junior Achievement of San Diego CountySan Diego, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  129. Kingsbridge Heights Community Center IncBronx, NY

    Operating support

    $5,000
  130. Neighborhood Housing Services of Southern NevadaN Las Vegas, NV

    Operating support

    $5,000
  131. New York City Housing PartnershipNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $5,000
  132. North Texas Food BankPlano, TX

    Operating support

    $5,000
  133. Orange County Community Housing CorporationSanta Ana, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  134. Queens Botanical GardenFlushing, NY

    Operating support

    $5,000
  135. Selfhelp Community Services IncNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $5,000
  136. Services for Children with Hidden IntelligenceLakewood, NJ

    Operating support

    $5,000
  137. Taiwan CenterFlushing, NY

    Operating support

    $5,000
  138. The Child Center of NY IncForest Hills, NY

    Operating support

    $5,000
  139. The Doe FundNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $5,000
  140. Acp FoundationCoppell, TX

    Operating support

    $5,000
  141. Alameda County Community Food BankOakland, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  142. Centro Community PartnersOakland, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  143. Chinatown Community Development CenterSan Francisco, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  144. Community Foodbank of New JerseyHillside, NJ

    Operating support

    $5,000
  145. Dallas Chinese Community CenterRichardson, TX

    Operating support

    $5,000
  146. Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio CouncilRedlands, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  147. Issaquah School FoundationIssaquah, WA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  148. Junior Achievement of Northern CaliforniaWalnut Creek, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  149. Junior Achievement of SacramentoSacramento, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  150. LA Family HousingLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  151. Lifeway NetworkTarrytown, NY

    Operating support

    $5,000
  152. Mercy Housing LakefrontChicago, IL

    Operating support

    $5,000
  153. Neighborworks Homeownership Center Sacramento RegionSacramento, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  154. New York Chinese SchoolNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $5,000
  155. Orange County Asian Pacific Islander Community AllianceGarden Grove, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  156. Renaissance Entrepreneurship CenterSan Francisco, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  157. Southeast Asian Community CenterSan Francisco, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  158. The Korean American Family Service Center IncFlushing, NY

    Operating support

    $5,000
  159. Coalition to Abolish Slavery & TraffickingLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  160. Communivercity Sjsu (san Jose State University Tower Foundation)San Jose, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  161. Foundation for Early Childhood EducationPasadena, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  162. Foundation for the Los Angeles Community CollegesLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  163. Future Leaders FoundationSan Diego, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  164. Greater New York Chinese Dollars for ScholarsWhitestone, NY

    Operating support

    $5,000
  165. House Institute FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  166. Low Income Investment FundSan Francisco, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  167. Mission Economic Development AgencySan Francisco, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  168. Neighborhood Housing Service of the Inland EmpireSan Bernardino, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  169. Neighborhood Trust Financial PartnersNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $5,000
  170. Organization of Chinese Americans Greater SeattleSeattle, WA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  171. San Diego United Lions ClubSan Diego, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  172. Sierra HouseEast Orange, NJ

    Operating support

    $5,000
  173. The Sophia WayBellevue, WA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  174. YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCASan Jose, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  175. Youth Impact AllianceSan Diego, CA

    Operating support

    $5,000
  176. Chinese Community Benevolent AllianceWashington, DC

    Operating support

    $4,500
  177. Washington Chinatown Development CompanyWashington, DC

    Operating support

    $4,500
  178. Breaking Ground HDFCNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $4,500
  179. Chinese Culture and Community Service CenterGaithersburg, MD

    Operating support

    $4,500
  180. New York Asian Women's Center IncNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $4,500
  181. Asian American LeadWashington, DC

    Operating support

    $4,500
  182. Centers for Equity and Success IncSan Francisco, CA

    Operating support

    $4,500
  183. Family Food Relief of NJLakewood, NJ

    Operating support

    $4,500
  184. Jiangsu Association IncRockville, MD

    Operating support

    $4,500
  185. YMCA of Greater New YorkNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $4,500
  186. Chinese American Civic AssociationBellevue, WA

    Operating support

    $4,200
  187. Kwong Kow Chinese SchoolBoston, MA

    Operating support

    $4,000
  188. Grayson Culture & Youth FoundationFlushing, NY

    Operating support

    $4,000
  189. I Have A Dream FoundationNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $4,000
  190. Let's Get ReadyNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $4,000
  191. Literacy in CommunityNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $4,000
  192. The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City ChildrenNewark, NJ

    Operating support

    $4,000
  193. Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New EnglandBoston, MA

    Operating support

    $3,500
  194. New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund IncNewark, NJ

    Operating support

    $3,500
  195. New Women New YorkersNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $3,500
  196. Financial Empowerment NetworkRenton, WA

    Operating support

    $3,500
  197. Nevada Legal ServicesLas Vegas, NV

    Operating support

    $3,500
  198. Api CouncilSan Francisco, CA

    Operating support

    $3,000
  199. Betances Health CenterNew York, NY

    Operating support

    $3,000
  200. Housing Development Consortium of Seattle King CountySeattle, WA

    Operating support

    $3,000
  201. Chinese Institute of Engineersusa-DfwRichardson, TX

    Operating support

    $3,000
  202. Conquer Paralysis NowIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $3,000
  203. First Tee of Greater SeattleSeattle, WA

    Operating support

    $3,000
  204. Alma Family ServicesMonterey Park, CA

    Operating support

    $3,000
  205. American Family HousingMidway City, CA

    Operating support

    $3,000
  206. Taiwanese American Heritage Committee of Orange CountySanta Ana, CA

    Operating support

    $3,000
  207. GroundswellSanta Ana, CA

    Operating support

    $2,500
  208. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento AreaSacramento, CA

    Operating support

    $2,500
  209. Boys Town NevadaLas Vegas, NV

    Operating support

    $2,500
  210. Chinese Newcomers Service CenterSan Francisco, CA

    Operating support

    $2,500
  211. No Time to WasteSan Jose, CA

    Operating support

    $2,500
  212. Old Skool CafSan Francisco, CA

    Operating support

    $2,500
  213. Api Cultural Center Inc DBA Oakland Asian Cultural CenterOakland, CA

    Operating support

    $2,500
  214. Asian Art MuseumSan Francisco, CA

    Operating support

    $2,500
  215. Chinese Historicalsocietyof AmericaSan Francisco, CA

    Operating support

    $2,500
  216. ElevasianBoston, MA

    Operating support

    $2,500
  217. Gum Moon Women's ResidenceSan Francisco, CA

    Operating support

    $2,500
  218. Junior Achievement of DallasDallas, TX

    Operating support

    $2,500
  219. Community Reach of Montgomery CountyRockville, MD

    Operating support

    $2,500
  220. Sacramento Chinese Cultural FoundationSacramento, CA

    Operating support

    $2,500
  221. Vietnamese Youth and Family CenterSan Jose, CA

    Operating support

    $2,500
  222. North Texas Chinese Culture AssociationPlano, TX

    Operating support

    $2,000
  223. Marco Polo World FoundationCarrollton, TX

    Operating support

    $2,000
  224. Houston Taiwan Institute for Senior CitizensHouston, TX

    Operating support

    $1,250
  225. Star of Hope MissionHouston, TX

    Operating support

    $1,250
  226. Boston Chinatown Neighborhood CenterBoston, MA

    Operating support

    $1,000
  227. Youth Asian American Mental Health AssociationProsper, TX

    Operating support

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services42 grants $459,50027% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $237,50014% of the total
  3. Community development13 grants $207,50012% of the total
  4. Arts and culture13 grants $201,50012% of the total
  5. International aid8 grants $180,50010% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter17 grants $159,7509% of the total
  7. 11 other causes39 grants $278,45016% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California131 grants $2,046,500
  2. New York39 grants $276,000
  3. District of Columbia4 grants $138,500
  4. Georgia1 grant $100,000
  5. Illinois7 grants $72,000
  6. Washington11 grants $63,700
  7. Texas13 grants $50,000
  8. New Jersey7 grants $32,000
  9. Nevada5 grants $20,000
  10. Massachusetts5 grants $16,500

Officers, directors and trustees

10 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Deborah F ChingCHAIR Hours 0.46Pay $25,000
  • Jack SunTREASURER Hours 0.92Pay $0
  • Nancy TarrSECRETARY Hours 0.35Pay $0
  • Chang LiuMEMBER Hours 0.23Pay $0
  • Diana YangMEMBER Hours 0.12Pay $0
  • Anthony HuaMEMBER Hours 0.17Pay $0
  • Veronica TsangMEMBER Hours 0.23Pay $0
  • Richard SunMEMBER Hours 0.23Pay $0
  • Stewart KwohMEMBER Hours 0.46Pay $25,000
  • Kenyon MayedaMEMBER Hours 0.46Pay $25,000

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