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Private foundation · EIN 82-5146151

The Chi-Li Pao Foundation USA

Stanford, CA

The Chi-Li Pao Foundation USA is a private foundation based in Stanford, CA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $2.34M in grants and contributions paid across 7 grants, with $1.93M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Stanford University, Stanford Health Care and Harvard Medical School.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Stanford UniversityStanford, CAGraduate Fellowship Fund$2,000,000
Stanford Health CareStanford, CAIms-Clp Fund$200,000
Harvard Medical SchoolBoston, MAReach Scholarship$50,000
Harvard Medical SchoolBoston, MAAnalytical Chemestry Core (acc)$25,000
Harvard Medical SchoolBoston, MAGlobal Health$25,000
Harvard Medical SchoolBoston, MADean's Board of Fellows$25,000
Stanford UniversityStanford, CAClp Care Hku Enrichment Year$15,000

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Chi-Li Pao Foundation USA accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, The Chi-Li Pao Foundation USA makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does The Chi-Li Pao Foundation USA give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $2,340,000 in grants and contributions paid (7 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Chi-Li Pao Foundation USA funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Stanford University (CA), $2M, Stanford Health Care (CA), $200K, Harvard Medical School (MA), $50K, Harvard Medical School (MA), $25K and Harvard Medical School (MA), $25K.