Zhou Xue Foundation

EIN 88-2814286 · IL · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.6K Funds in NY, IL
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Zhou Xue Foundation based in IL paid 6 grants totaling $38.4K to 6 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $26K, with a median of $2.6K. Its largest recipients included COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, CHICAGO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, and CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,208,285
Giving (latest yr)
$38,397
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
6
Median grant
$2.6K
Recipients
6
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Columbia University$26,000
  • Chicago Habitat for Humanity$5,000
  • Chicago Architecture Center$3,100
  • North Shore Country Day$2,037
  • Shore Community Services$1,260

Where grants went

  • New York$26,000 · 1 grant
  • Illinois$12,397 · 5 grants

Grants Paid (6)

Columbia University
New York, NY
Supporting University Education
$26,000
Chicago Habitat for Humanity
Chicago, IL
Charity
$5,000
Chicago Architecture Center
Chicago, IL
Charity
$3,100
North Shore Country Day
Winnetko, IL
Charity
$2,037
Shore Community Services
Skokie, IL
Charity
$1,260
American Heart Association
Chicago, IL
Charity
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Zhou Xue Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Zhou Xue Foundation reported 6 itemized grants totaling $38.4K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $26K (median $2.6K).

Recent recipients include COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, CHICAGO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER, among 6 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Zhou Xue Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Zhou Xue Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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