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Private foundation · Irvine, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

The David Chow Humanitarian Award

Takes applications

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $25K
Typical grant
$25K to $25K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $25K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 10 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
Total giving that year
$243K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$243K$25K1
2023$282K—0

How to apply

Contact
Daniel c hales · irvine · 9498528181
What to send
A nomination form and three endorsement forms are required. The nomination form should include details on the nominee's humantiarian service.
Deadlines
September 15
Next one: Sep 15, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • Daniel C Hales EsqTrustee
  • Curtis F WongTrustee
  • David FreemanTrustee
  • Rudy HillTrustee

As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

What it funds most often

  • Public charities

Tennessee organizations it funded

Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Tennessee grants from The David Chow Humanitarian Award
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
St Jude's Children's Research HospitalMemphis, Shelby CountyPublic charities$25K

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