Dennis Ming-hong Chen Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 83-0395660

Foundation Overview

Based in Sugar Land, TX, Dennis Ming-hong Chen Foundation has awarded 201 grants totaling $264,274 to organizations in Texas, Virginia and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $52 to $29,000, with a median award of $500.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$264,274
Total Assets
$891,014
Median Grant (all grants)
$500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
40
Median Grant
$250
% Median Grant Decline
-50% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 20%

8 of 40 recipients (20%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Texas

68% of grants are awarded in Texas, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Houston (60%), Austin (38%), Kingwood (1%).

Funding Trajectory
+80%

Strong 80% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (53%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Dennis Ming-hong Chen Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Texas Buddhist Association Inc $1,800 Houston, TX, US Religious Activities And Building Fund 2024
Zilker Botanical Garden $80 Austin, TX, US Create Equitable Learning Environments That Benefit And Support All Students. 2024
Ut Austin $200 Austin, TX, US Student Success Excellence Fund 2024
Eanes School $3,000 Austin, TX, US Supporting Isd 2024
Sjgren's Foundation $600 Reston, VA, US Supporting Innovative Research 2024
Alzheimer's Association $600 Chicago, IL, US Supporting Rearch, Endind Alzheimers 2024
Houston Public Media $200 Houston, TX, US Supporting Media Prpgrams 2024
Houston Food Bank $600 Houston, TX, US Supporting Local People 2024
Buddhist Global Relief $600 Carmel Hamlet, NY, US Supporting Global Warming Issues, Etc. 2024
Teamfunded $52 Kingwood, TX, US Helping Homeless People 2024
Generation Serve $4,069 Austin, TX, US Improve The Lives Of Children In Foster Care 2024
Waterorg $600 Kansas City, MS, US Supporting Water Quality In The World 2024
Md Anderson Cancer Center $1,000 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2024
The Trail Conservancy $200 Austin, TX, US General Fund 2024
Harris County Public Library - Spring Branch Memorial Library $250 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2024
Easter Seals Of Greater Houston $250 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2024
University Of San Francisco $200 San Francisco, CA, US General Fund 2024
The Texas Vipassana Association $250 Austin, TX, US General Fund 2024
St Stephen's School $200 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2024
Dollywood Foundation $250 Sevierville, TN, US General Fund 2024
Texas Buddhist Association Inc $1,800 Houston, TX, US Religious Activities And Building Fund 2024
Zilker Botanical Garden $80 Austin, TX, US Create Equitable Learning Environments That Benefit And Support All Students. 2024
Ut Austin $200 Austin, TX, US Student Success Excellence Fund 2024
Eanes School $3,000 Austin, TX, US Supporting Isd 2024
Sjgren's Foundation $600 Reston, VA, US Supporting Innovative Research 2024
Alzheimer's Association $600 Chicago, IL, US Supporting Rearch, Endind Alzheimers 2024
Houston Public Media $200 Houston, TX, US Supporting Media Prpgrams 2024
Houston Food Bank $600 Houston, TX, US Supporting Local People 2024
Buddhist Global Relief $600 Carmel Hamlet, NY, US Supporting Global Warming Issues, Etc. 2024
Teamfunded $52 Kingwood, TX, US Helping Homeless People 2024
Generation Serve $4,069 Austin, TX, US Improve The Lives Of Children In Foster Care 2024
Waterorg $600 Kansas City, MS, US Supporting Water Quality In The World 2024
Md Anderson Cancer Center $1,000 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2024
The Trail Conservancy $200 Austin, TX, US General Fund 2024
Harris County Public Library - Spring Branch Memorial Library $250 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2024
Easter Seals Of Greater Houston $250 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2024
University Of San Francisco $200 San Francisco, CA, US General Fund 2024
The Texas Vipassana Association $250 Austin, TX, US General Fund 2024
St Stephen's School $200 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2024
Dollywood Foundation $250 Sevierville, TN, US General Fund 2024
Texas Buddhist Association Inc $1,600 Houston, TX, US Religious Activities And Building Fund 2023
Communities In Schools $1,375 Arlington, VA, US Create Equitable Learning Environments That Benefit And Support All Students. 2023
Ut Austin $200 Austin, TX, US Student Success Excellence Fund 2023
Eanes School $4,450 Austin, TX, US Supporting Isd 2023
Sjgren's Foundation $500 Reston, VA, US Supporting Innovative Research 2023
Alzheimer's Association $500 Chicago, IL, US Supporting Rearch, Endind Alzheimers 2023
Houston Public Media $150 Houston, TX, US Supporting Media Prpgrams 2023
Houston Food Bank $500 Houston, TX, US Supporting Local People 2023
Buddhist Global Relief $500 Carmel Hamlet, NY, US Supporting Global Warming Issues, Etc. 2023
Star Of Home Mission $250 Houston, TX, US Helping Homeless People 2023
Generation Serve $1,526 Austin, TX, US Improve The Lives Of Children In Foster Care 2023
Waterorg $500 Kansas City, MS, US Supporting Water Quality In The World 2023
American Online Giving Foundation Inc $500 Newark, DE, US General Fund 2023
Foundation For The Homeless $250 Austin, TX, US General Fund 2023
The Trail Conservancy $250 Austin, TX, US General Fund 2023
American Bodhi Center Inc $29,000 Houston, TX, US Religious Activities And Building Fund 2023
American Macular Degeneration Foundation $125 Northampton, MA, US General Fund 2023
University Of San Francisco $200 San Francisco, CA, US General Fund 2023
Wikimedia $500 San Francisco, CA, US General Fund 2023
St Stephen's School $200 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2023
Dollywood Foundation $250 Sevierville, TN, US General Fund 2023
Texas Buddhist Association Inc $1,600 Houston, TX, US Religious Activities And Building Fund 2023
Communities In Schools $1,375 Arlington, VA, US Create Equitable Learning Environments That Benefit And Support All Students. 2023
Ut Austin $200 Austin, TX, US Student Success Excellence Fund 2023
Eanes School $4,450 Austin, TX, US Supporting Isd 2023
Sjgren's Foundation $500 Reston, VA, US Supporting Innovative Research 2023
Alzheimer's Association $500 Chicago, IL, US Supporting Rearch, Endind Alzheimers 2023
Houston Public Media $150 Houston, TX, US Supporting Media Prpgrams 2023
Houston Food Bank $500 Houston, TX, US Supporting Local People 2023
Buddhist Global Relief $500 Carmel Hamlet, NY, US Supporting Global Warming Issues, Etc. 2023
Star Of Home Mission $250 Houston, TX, US Helping Homeless People 2023
Generation Serve $1,526 Austin, TX, US Improve The Lives Of Children In Foster Care 2023
Waterorg $500 Kansas City, MS, US Supporting Water Quality In The World 2023
American Online Giving Foundation Inc $500 Newark, DE, US General Fund 2023
Foundation For The Homeless $250 Austin, TX, US General Fund 2023
The Trail Conservancy $250 Austin, TX, US General Fund 2023
American Bodhi Center Inc $29,000 Houston, TX, US Religious Activities And Building Fund 2023
American Macular Degeneration Foundation $125 Northampton, MA, US General Fund 2023
University Of San Francisco $200 San Francisco, CA, US General Fund 2023
Wikimedia $500 San Francisco, CA, US General Fund 2023
St Stephen's School $200 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2023
Dollywood Foundation $250 Sevierville, TN, US General Fund 2023
Texas Buddhist Association Inc $1,300 Houston, TX, US Religious Activities And Building Fund 2022
Md Anderson $500 Houston, TX, US Supporting Cancer Study 2022
Austin Parks Foundation $100 Austin, TX, US Enhance Public Parks 2022
Communities In Schools $1,250 Arlington, VA, US Create Equitable Learning Environments That Benefit And Support All Students. 2022
Ut Austin $500 Austin, TX, US Student Success Excellence Fund 2022
Eanes School $2,450 Austin, TX, US Supporting Isd 2022
Sjgren's Foundation $500 Reston, VA, US Supporting Innovative Research 2022
Alzheimer's Association $500 Chicago, IL, US Supporting Rearch, Endind Alzheimer's 2022
Houston Public Media $500 Houston, TX, US Supporting Media Prpgrams 2022
Houston Food Bank $500 Houston, TX, US Supporting Local People 2022
Buddhist Global Relief $500 Carmel Hamlet, NY, US Supporting Global Warming Issues, Etc. 2022
Star Of Home Mission $500 Houston, TX, US Helping Homeless People 2022
Generation Serve $1,500 Austin, TX, US Improve The Lives Of Children In Foster Care 2022
Zilker Botanical Garden $125 Austin, TX, US To Create Innovative Learning Experiences 2022
Waterorg $500 Kansas City, MS, US Supporting Water Quality In The World 2022
Bunker Hill Elementary Pta $1,000 Houston, TX, US Supporting Bhe Auction 2023 2022
Taiwanese Heritage Society Of Houston $500 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2022
American Heart Association $1,500 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2022
American Online Giving Foundation Inc $1,500 Newark, DE, US General Fund 2022
World Central Kitchen $500 Washington, DC, US General Fund 2022
Foundation For The Homeless $500 Austin, TX, US General Fund 2022
The Trail Conservancy $150 Austin, TX, US General Fund 2022
Steam Punk Kids $300 Austin, TX, US General Fund 2022
Asian American Health Coalition $5,000 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2022
Texas Buddhist Association Inc $1,300 Houston, TX, US Religious Activities And Building Fund 2022
Md Anderson $500 Houston, TX, US Supporting Cancer Study 2022
Austin Parks Foundation $100 Austin, TX, US Enhance Public Parks 2022
Communities In Schools $1,250 Arlington, VA, US Create Equitable Learning Environments That Benefit And Support All Students. 2022
Ut Austin $500 Austin, TX, US Student Success Excellence Fund 2022
Eanes School $2,450 Austin, TX, US Supporting Isd 2022
Sjgren's Foundation $500 Reston, VA, US Supporting Innovative Research 2022
Alzheimer's Association $500 Chicago, IL, US Supporting Rearch, Endind Alzheimer's 2022
Houston Public Media $500 Houston, TX, US Supporting Media Prpgrams 2022
Houston Food Bank $500 Houston, TX, US Supporting Local People 2022
Buddhist Global Relief $500 Carmel Hamlet, NY, US Supporting Global Warming Issues, Etc. 2022
Star Of Home Mission $500 Houston, TX, US Helping Homeless People 2022
Generation Serve $1,500 Austin, TX, US Improve The Lives Of Children In Foster Care 2022
Zilker Botanical Garden $125 Austin, TX, US To Create Innovative Learning Experiences 2022
Waterorg $500 Kansas City, MS, US Supporting Water Quality In The World 2022
Bunker Hill Elementary Pta $1,000 Houston, TX, US Supporting Bhe Auction 2023 2022
Taiwanese Heritage Society Of Houston $500 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2022
American Heart Association $1,500 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2022
American Online Giving Foundation Inc $1,500 Newark, DE, US General Fund 2022
World Central Kitchen $500 Washington, DC, US General Fund 2022
Foundation For The Homeless $500 Austin, TX, US General Fund 2022
The Trail Conservancy $150 Austin, TX, US General Fund 2022
Steam Punk Kids $300 Austin, TX, US General Fund 2022
Asian American Health Coalition $5,000 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2022
Texas Buddhist Association Inc $1,300 Houston, TX, US Religious Activities And Building Fund 2022
Md Anderson $500 Houston, TX, US Supporting Cancer Study 2022
Austin Parks Foundation $100 Austin, TX, US Enhance Public Parks 2022
Communities In Schools $1,250 Arlington, VA, US Create Equitable Learning Environments That Benefit And Support All Students. 2022
Ut Austin $500 Austin, TX, US Student Success Excellence Fund 2022
Eanes School $2,450 Austin, TX, US Supporting Isd 2022
Sjgren's Foundation $500 Reston, VA, US Supporting Innovative Research 2022
Alzheimer's Association $500 Chicago, IL, US Supporting Rearch, Endind Alzheimer's 2022
Houston Public Media $500 Houston, TX, US Supporting Media Prpgrams 2022
Houston Food Bank $500 Houston, TX, US Supporting Local People 2022
Buddhist Global Relief $500 Carmel Hamlet, NY, US Supporting Global Warming Issues, Etc. 2022
Star Of Home Mission $500 Houston, TX, US Helping Homeless People 2022
Generation Serve $1,500 Austin, TX, US Improve The Lives Of Children In Foster Care 2022
Zilker Botanical Garden $125 Austin, TX, US To Create Innovative Learning Experiences 2022
Waterorg $500 Kansas City, MS, US Supporting Water Quality In The World 2022
Bunker Hill Elementary Pta $1,000 Houston, TX, US Supporting Bhe Auction 2023 2022
Taiwanese Heritage Society Of Houston $500 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2022
American Heart Association $1,500 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2022
American Online Giving Foundation Inc $1,500 Newark, DE, US General Fund 2022
World Central Kitchen $500 Washington, DC, US General Fund 2022
Foundation For The Homeless $500 Austin, TX, US General Fund 2022
The Trail Conservancy $150 Austin, TX, US General Fund 2022
Steam Punk Kids $300 Austin, TX, US General Fund 2022
Asian American Health Coalition $5,000 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2022
Texas Buddhist Association Inc $2,000 Houston, TX, US Religious Activities And Building Fund 2021
Md Anderson $2,500 Houston, TX, US Supporting Cancer Study 2021
Austin Parks Foundation $1,200 Austin, TX, US Enhance Public Parks 2021
Communities In Schools $1,250 Arlington, VA, US Create Equitable Learning Environments That Benefit And Support All Students. 2021
Ucsf Foundation $2,000 San Francisco, CA, US Helping Us Attract And Retain The Best Students And Faculty Members 2021
Eanes School $1,455 Austin, TX, US Supporting Isd 2021
Sjgren's Foundation $500 Reston, VA, US Supporting Innovative Research 2021
Alzheimer's Association $500 Chicago, IL, US Supporting Rearch, Endind Alzheimer's 2021
Houston Public Media $500 Houston, TX, US Supporting Media Prpgrams 2021
Greenpeace $500 Washington, DC, US Supporting Environmental Issue 2021
American Cancer Society $500 Oklahoma City, OK, US Supporting Cancer Study 2021
Unicef Usa $500 New York, NY, US Save More Children's Lives 2021
Foster Angels $1,007 Austin, TX, US Improve The Lives Of Children In Foster Care 2021
Thinkery Austin $165 Austin, TX, US To Create Innovative Learning Experiences 2021
Zilker Trails $180 Austin, TX, US Supporting Park 2021
Texas Buddhist Association Inc $500 Houston, TX, US Religious Activities And Building Fund 2020
American Bodhi Center Inc $6,000 Houston, TX, US Religious Activities And Building Fund 2020
Asian American Health Coalition Dba Hope Clinic $3,000 Houston, TX, US Supporting Healthcare 2020
The Dollywood Foundation $500 Pigeon Forge, TN, US Book Gifiting Program For Kids 2020
Memorial Hermann Foundation $1,000 Houston, TX, US Supporting Healthcare 2020
The Nature Conservancy $500 Houston, TX, US Supporting Global Environmental 2020
Sjgren's Foundation $500 Reston, VA, US Supporting Innovative Research 2020
Alzheimer's Association $500 Chicago, IL, US Supporting Rearch, Endind Alzheimer's 2020
Houston Foodbank $500 Houston, TX, US Provide Food For Better Lives In Southeast 2020
Houston Public Media $500 Houston, TX, US Supporting Media Prpgrams 2020
Easter Seals Greater Houston $250 Houston, TX, US Supporting Disabled Family 2020
Md Anderson Cancer Center $6,000 Houston, TX, US Supporting Cancer Study 2020
Kids Meals $209 Houston, TX, US Helping Hungry Children 2020
United Way $100 Alexandria, VA, US Supporting Houston Community. 2020
Amigos De Las Americas $500 Houston, TX, US Supporting Global Community 2020
Comp-u-dopt $1,000 Houston, TX, US Supporting Kids Computer Education 2020
Legacy Community Health $500 Houston, TX, US Supporting Healthcare 2020
Hermann Park Conservancy $250 Houston, TX, US Supporting Park 2020
Houston Arboretun & Nature Center $150 Houston, TX, US Supporting Arboretun & Nature 2020
Nasa $199 Houston, TX, US Supporting Nasa 2020
Houston Zoo $159 Houston, TX, US Supporting Houston Zoo 2020
Texas Buddhist Association Inc $5,200 Houston, TX, US Religious Activities And Building Fund 2018
American Bodhi Center Inc $300 Houston, TX, US Religious Activities And Building Fund 2018
Houston Taiwan Institute For Senior $200 Houston, TX, US Senior Activity Support 2018
Chinese American Relief Effort $200 Houston, TX, US Educational Support 2017
Texas Buddist Association Inc $18,780 Houstn, TX, US Religious Activities And Building Fund 2017
American Bodhi Center Inc $10,300 Houston, TX, US Religious Activities And Building Fund 2017
Joint Chinese College Alumni Association Of Houston Scholarships Inc $200 Houston, TX, US Scholarship 2017
Texas Buddist Association $5,641 Houston, TX, US Religious Activities 2016
Stuf United Fund $1,000 Flushing, NY, US Refugee Aid 2016
American Budhi Center Inc $500 Houston, TX, US Religious Building 2016
Discover Fitness Foundation $1,200 Houston, TX, US Child Disability 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Dennis Ming-hong Chen Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 83-0395660
Website N/A
Address 807 SKIMMER CT Sugar Land, TX 77478-4711

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Dennis Ming-hong Chen Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Sue J Chen
Treasurer Sam S Chen
Secretary Thomas Chen
Director Michael Chen

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.