named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Research Support
Grants to Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc for advancement of research in orthopedic and rheumatologic conditions
Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Harvardwood AAPI Artist Fellowship
Supports Asian American and Pacific Islander artists through fellowship funding administered by Harvardwood
Ruth Mulan Chu and James S.C. Chao Endowment
Endowment established at CTUAFA Inc to support educational and cultural initiatives
U.S.-China Education and Dialogue Initiative
Funds programs that promote educational and cultural dialogue between the U.S., China, and the rest of the world, administered through Serica Initiative Inc
Women's Health Support Program
Provides funding to NewYork-Presbyterian Fund Inc to support women's health needs
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding AAPI artist fellowships in media and entertainmentFunds Harvardwood to support the Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Harvardwood AAPI Artist Fellowship, aimed at advancing Asian American and Pacific Islander representation in media.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding civic awareness programsFunds the International Leadership Foundation to further civic awareness through repeated grants.
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University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
- Funding educational and cultural dialogue between the U.S. and ChinaFunds Serica Initiative Inc to promote education and dialogue between the U.S., China, and the rest of the world, with multiple grants supporting this purpose.
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Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
- Funding higher education institutionsMakes grants to universities including Harvard University, National Taiwan Ocean University, SUNY Maritime Foundation Inc, Wilson College, and CTUAFA Inc to support educational programs, scholarships, endowments, and student activities such as a Taiwan trip.
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Medical Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding orthopedic and rheumatologic researchFunds Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc to advance orthopedic and rheumatologic research.
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Funding women's health initiativesFunds NewYork-Presbyterian Fund Inc in support of women's health needs.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$31K
Contributions & grants$28K90%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$3K10%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$12K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$65K
balance sheet
Total assets$42K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$42K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +827.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- ELAINE CHAO — TRUSTEE
- JAMES SC CHAO — TRUSTEE
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- CTUAFA INC Partner — Receives grant for the establishment of the Ruth Mulan Chu and James S.C. Chao Endowment.
- HARVARD UNIVERSITY Partner — Receives funding to further education.
- HARVARDWOOD Partner — Receives support for the Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Harvardwood AAPI Artist Fellowship.
- HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY FUND INC Partner — Receives funding to further orthopedic and rheumatologic research.
- INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION Partner — Receives grants from the foundation to further civic awareness.
- NATIONAL TAIWAN OCEAN UNIVERSITY Partner — Receives funding to further education.
- NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN FUND INC Partner — Receives support for women's health needs.
- SERICA INITIATIVE INC Partner — Receives grants to promote education and dialogue between the U.S., China, and the rest of the world.
- SUNY MARITIME FOUNDATION INC Partner — Receives restricted general fund support for a Taiwan trip.
- WILSON COLLEGE Partner — Receives funding for scholarship and project support.