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The Cheng Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $283.1K across 22 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DANCE CONSERVATORY OF PASADENA SCHOOL
PASADENA, CA
$1.2M
18%

Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation
Monterey, CA
$450K
7%

LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY
LOMA LINDA, CA
$300K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CHENG FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE CHENG FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CHENG FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE CHENG FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Oregon, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE CHENG FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CHENG FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CHENG FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE CHENG FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $283 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CHENG FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE CHENG FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include DANCE CONSERVATORY OF PASADENA SCHOOL, Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation, and LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CHENG FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE CHENG FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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