The Mark & Anla Cheng Kingdon Foundation directs substantial, unrestricted gifts to a small number of large institutions that advance education, Jewish communal life, and urban community development in New York. Their portfolio mixes support for K–12 community-based education (notably Harlem Children’s Zone), elite higher-education institutions and business education, major Jewish federations and congregational life, and selected civic/public safety initiatives in NYC. Grants are typically large and general-purpose, indicating trust-based, flexible funding relationships with established organizations.
A defining feature of the Mark & Anla Cheng Kingdon Foundation C/o Anla Cheng Kingdon is its repeated use of large, general-purpose grants to a small circle of established New York institutions. In the recent grants list, Harlem Children’s Zone appears twice, including a $3.1 million grant in 2023 and a $1.3 million grant in 2025, showing sustained support for place-based children’s education. Columbia University also received a $2.525 million general grant in 2025, alongside Columbia College Fund support. The portfolio extends beyond education into Jewish communal institutions, with seven-figure gifts to Congregation Emanuel and United Jewish Appeal Federation, and into civic life through the NYC Police Foundation. Other grants point to interest in cultural and civic institutions such as New York City Center, China Institute, and the Academy Museum Foundation. The pattern is concentrated, institution-focused, and largely unrestricted, with funding directed to organizations that operate in education, community life, and urban public-serving work in New York.
Education is a major theme in the foundation’s giving. Harlem Children’s Zone received $3.1 million in 2023 and another $1.3 million in 2025 for general support, while Columbia University was awarded $2.525 million in 2025 and Columbia College Fund received $100,000 the same year. The foundation also backed Harvard Business School with $801,000 in 2023 and $600,000 in 2025, indicating support for higher education and business education. Jewish communal and synagogue support is another clear area. Congregation Emanuel received $1,163,250 in 2025, and United Jewish Appeal Federation received $1 million in 2025 after a $1 million grant to Uja Federation of New York in 2023. Civic and public-safety work appears through a $560,000 grant to NYC Police Foundation in 2025. Cultural and identity-focused institutions also appear, including $374,985 to China Institute and $105,000 to The Asian American Foundation.
Typical grant size is modest relative to the largest awards: the p25 is $5,000, the median is $10,000, and the p75 is $50,000. That distribution sits alongside a small set of much larger institutional grants, including multiple six- and seven-figure awards. The recent list shows repeat support across years for several organizations, including Harlem Children’s Zone, Harvard Business School, China Institute, New York City Center, and The Nature Conservancy. The foundation is classified as a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. Grants shown here are general support rather than project-specific awards.
$10.8M
$219.1M
$34.3M
$12M
Most grants fall between $5K and $50K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$50K
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Concentrated, high-dollar giving to a small number of repeat and marquee grantees; predominantly unrestricted/general support rather than many small grants.
Notable grantees: Harlem Children’s Zone, Columbia University, Harvard Business School, Congregation Emanuel, UJA Federation of New York
Giving is entirely U.S.-based in the provided data, and every recent recipient is in New York. New York City is the clear center of activity: New York, NY appears for Harlem Children’s Zone, Columbia University, Congregation Emanuel, United Jewish Appeal Federation, NYC Police Foundation, China Institute, New York City Center, and others. The foundation’s grant geography is local, with 100% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state of New York. No non-U.S. recipient countries appear in the recent grants data.
The recent grants list shows support for education, Jewish communal life, civic and public-safety work, and cultural institutions. Examples include Harlem Children’s Zone, Columbia University, Congregation Emanuel, United Jewish Appeal Federation, NYC Police Foundation, China Institute, and New York City Center.
The typical grant size is $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent list also includes much larger institutional awards, including multi-million-dollar general grants.
Yes. Harlem Children’s Zone received grants in both 2023 and 2025, Harvard Business School did as well, and China Institute, New York City Center, and The Nature Conservancy also appear in multiple years. That suggests ongoing relationships with selected institutions.
The geographic scope is local, and every grant in the provided data goes to a recipient in New York. The grant count is concentrated in NY, with 100% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state.
The recent grants are labeled GENERAL, indicating general-purpose support rather than a project-only pattern. The largest awards in the list, including grants to Harlem Children’s Zone and Columbia University, are also general grants.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $2,525,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| HARLEM CHILDREN'S ZONE | NEW YORK, NY | $1,300,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CONGREGATION EMANUEL | NEW YORK, NY | $1,163,250 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| UNITED JEWISH APPEAL FEDERATION | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL | NEW YORK, NY | $600,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| NYC POLICE FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $560,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CHINA INSTITUTE | NEW YORK, NY | $374,985 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| NEW YORK CITY CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $260,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY | NEW YORK, NY | $250,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ISRAAID | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| BROTHERS FOR LIFE | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ACADEMY MUSEUM FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $150,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | NEW YORK, NY | $150,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| NEW YORK CITY CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $150,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THE ASIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $105,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| COLUMBIA COLLEGE FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| NATIONAL ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN MUSEUM | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| MIDDLE EAST FORUM | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ISRAEL ON CAMPUS COALITION | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| GOLDHOUSE FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $75,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF UNIT 669 | NEW YORK, NY | $72,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| PIONEER WORKS ART FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION FBO SU LLC | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| FACING HISTORY & OURSELVES | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| COLUMBIABARNARD HILLEL INC | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| MOUNT SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN ENTEPRISE INSTITUTE | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| TAX FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| MANHATTAN INSTITUTE FOR POLICY RESEARCH | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| INVEST FOR KIDS | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDENS | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| COMMITTEE OF 100 | NEW YORK, NY | $32,425 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO | NEW YORK, NY | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART | NEW YORK, NY | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE MUSEE DORSAY | NEW YORK, NY | $26,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THE ASIAN AMERICAN EDUCATION PROJECT | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THE JEWISH MUSEUM | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| BROOKINGS INSTITUTION | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| OASIS THERAPEUTIC LIFE CENTERS | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| NEW BREATH FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| JANET YANG PRODUCTIONS | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THE WORLD CHRISTIAN CHARITY FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $20,288 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF SHALVA | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THE CARNEGIE HALL SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES | NEW YORK, NY | $18,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| WILDLIFE ALLIANCE | NEW YORK, NY | $16,667 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE | NEW YORK, NY | $16,666 | 2025 | GENERAL |
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
$2,525,000GENERAL
HARLEM CHILDREN'S ZONE
$1,300,000GENERAL
CONGREGATION EMANUEL
$1,163,250GENERAL
UNITED JEWISH APPEAL FEDERATION
$1,000,000GENERAL
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL
$600,000GENERAL
CHINA INSTITUTE
$374,985GENERAL
NEW YORK CITY CENTER
$260,000GENERAL
NATURE CONSERVANCY
$250,000GENERAL
ISRAAID
$200,000GENERAL
BROTHERS FOR LIFE
$200,000GENERAL
ACADEMY MUSEUM FOUNDATION
$150,000GENERAL
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
$150,000GENERAL
NEW YORK CITY CENTER
$150,000GENERAL
THE ASIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION
$105,000GENERAL
COLUMBIA COLLEGE FUND
$100,000GENERAL
NATIONAL ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN MUSEUM
$100,000GENERAL
UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT
$100,000GENERAL
MIDDLE EAST FORUM
$100,000GENERAL
ISRAEL ON CAMPUS COALITION
$100,000GENERAL
GOLDHOUSE FOUNDATION INC
$75,000GENERAL
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF UNIT 669
$72,000GENERAL
PIONEER WORKS ART FOUNDATION
$50,000GENERAL
EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION FBO SU LLC
$50,000GENERAL
FACING HISTORY & OURSELVES
$50,000GENERAL
MOUNT SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM
$50,000GENERAL
AMERICAN ENTEPRISE INSTITUTE
$50,000GENERAL
CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY
$50,000GENERAL
TAX FOUNDATION
$50,000GENERAL
MANHATTAN INSTITUTE FOR POLICY RESEARCH
$50,000GENERAL
INVEST FOR KIDS
$50,000GENERAL
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDENS
$50,000GENERAL
COMMITTEE OF 100
$32,425GENERAL
NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO
$30,000GENERAL
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
$30,000GENERAL
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE MUSEE DORSAY
$26,000GENERAL
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH
$25,000GENERAL
THE ASIAN AMERICAN EDUCATION PROJECT
$25,000GENERAL
BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
$25,000GENERAL
OASIS THERAPEUTIC LIFE CENTERS
$25,000GENERAL
NEW BREATH FOUNDATION
$25,000GENERAL
JANET YANG PRODUCTIONS
$25,000GENERAL
THE WORLD CHRISTIAN CHARITY FUND
$20,288GENERAL
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF SHALVA
$20,000GENERAL
THE CARNEGIE HALL SOCIETY
$20,000GENERAL
ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES
$18,500GENERAL
WILDLIFE ALLIANCE
$16,667GENERAL
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE
$16,666GENERAL