Robert I & Lien Q Chen Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Robert I & Lien Q Chen Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Mateo, California, registered in 2015, with $5,859 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
55 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA, 94401 EIN 20-1885060 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2024)
$5,859
▼ 91.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$240K
Net assets
$3.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
F
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Robert I & Lien Q Chen Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating155 mo reserves · -4000% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Robert I & Lien Q Chen Family Foundation: 155 mo reserves · -4000% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Robert I & Lien Q Chen Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Robert I & Lien Q Chen Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 55 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA, 94401
- City
- San Mateo
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $108K (FY2014) to $5,859 (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.1M
Operating margin
-4000.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,859▼91.2% | $240,229▲11.2% | $3,103,715▼7.0% | $3,103,715▼7.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $66,224▼34.2% | $216,020▼24.6% | $3,338,084▼3.9% | $3,338,084▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $100,666▼82.1% | $286,373▲11.6% | $3,475,043▼5.1% | $3,475,043▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $562,388▼5.3% | $256,715▼7.2% | $3,660,815▼11.7% | $3,660,815▼11.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $593,580▲107% | $276,545▲11.9% | $4,145,189▲8.3% | $4,145,189▲8.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $286,327▲79.3% | $247,123▲17.9% | $3,828,154▲1.0% | $3,828,154▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $159,665▼83.5% | $209,544▼2.9% | $3,788,950▼1.3% | $3,788,950▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $969,680▲161% | $215,892▲154% | $3,838,829▲24.4% | $3,839,229▲24.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $372,209▼19.6% | $85,126▼48.5% | $3,085,441▲10.3% | $3,085,841▲10.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $462,829▲327% | $165,179▲106% | $2,798,358▼2.7% | $2,798,758▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $108,265 | $80,150 | $2,877,146 | $2,877,546 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Robert I & Lien Q Chen Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert I & Lien Q Chen Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-1885060, based in San Mateo, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert I & Lien Q Chen Family Foundation's EIN?
- Robert I & Lien Q Chen Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-1885060.
- How much revenue does Robert I & Lien Q Chen Family Foundation report?
- Robert I & Lien Q Chen Family Foundation reported $5,859 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert I & Lien Q Chen Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert I & Lien Q Chen Family Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Robert I & Lien Q Chen Family Foundation (EIN 20-1885060) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.