Who Are We
Chenter Foundation is a global charity foundation dedicated to the improvement of children’s lives, through Paediatric Medical Science, Education and Opportunities for underprivileged children, and Empathy and Compassion through music and performing arts.
“We are not able to change the World, but we are certainly able to improve the world of a child, one at a time.” – Richard Chen, FounderOur work at Chenter Foundation is guided by that improving the world starts with the young. We understand that help is not short term. Whilst providing relief to immediate critical problems (such as medical emergencies), we are also focused to eradicate poverty by equipping children with sustainable means later in life, and also by nurturing their hearts to radiate peace and love.
Our Work
- Advancement and Healthcare in Paediatric Medical Science
- Education and Opportunities for Underprivileged Children
- Empathy and Compassion through Music and Performing Arts
Paediatric Medical Science
Our principals and Chenter Foundation both actively contribute to the following:
- funding for the Emergency and other departments of the Rady Children’s Hospital (San Diego, California)
- sponsorship of the Breast Cancer Foundation ensuring education for expecting mothers for healthy newborns
- assisting Cimon Medical (Trondheim, Norway) to promote their Ultrasound monitoring of neonatal brain blood flow
- connecting medical professionals and organisation to share best practices and medical knowledge
- Underwriting Ragazzi Boys Chorus (San Francisco) for fundraising at Rady Children’s Hospital (San Diego)
Education & Opportunities
Chenter Foundation believes that education is the only way to break generations of poverty cycles. We seek to work with entities and schools that provide sustainable knowledge-based skills, to equip the children for life.
Through scholarships, we support Juilliard students such as Alexandra Woroniecka and Jackie Hager, providing financial aid so they can focus on their studies and share their musical talents with the world.
Our work in north Thailand to help build Tzu Chi School (12 years education and now over 1000 students) has benefited thousands of families in the impoverished region. Currently we are working on the collaboration of their US$10,000,000 Endowment Fundraising for the school to further their education goals in expanding the tri-lingual (Thai, English and Mandarin Chinese) education to the region. Most of the graduates have received scholarships or advanced to Tertiary Education.
We are also working with several national conservatories to advance their outreach programmes.
- Collaboration with National University of Singapore Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music in their ASEAN Outreach Programme for the underprivileged areas.
- In discussion with Palais Garnier National Opera Academy (France) to fund their Outreach Programmes for underprivileged areas surrounding Paris, giving new opportunities to immigrant children.
Empathy &
Compassion
We feel the world can do with some injection of positivities. We believe in demonstrating to the children, and adults, encouraging the spread of Empathy and Compassion to the daily life of individuals.
Chenter Foundation is a strong advocate of the arts and we aim to discover, nurture, and present young talented musicians and performing artists. We strongly believe performances created by the purity of the young minds are the forces to balance the world today.
Our efforts are seen through our work with Licha Stelaus Productions, our fully-owned social enterprise with music production expertise. We seek out talented young musicians and performing artists to help them find their voices and master artistry through showcase opportunities that we provide on a global platform.
We strongly believe in the words of Cheryl Lavender, “The fact that children can make beautiful music is less significant than the fact that music can make beautiful children.”
Accountability & Transparency
Whilst eager to contribute to our causes, the Foundation is discerning with our efforts for maximum accountability and transparency to our donors. As such, rigorous case assessment, ensuring integrity in the use of funds and validating the case brought to our attention.
- Extensive market reach via our network of charity partners
- Stringent case assessment* (auditions / interviews/ face-to-face consultation)
- *IRS (United States Internal Revenue Services) approved application process
- Transparency checks and clearances (following IRS guidelines)
Call for Donation
It’s all about our Future. Chenter Foundation needs your donation to continue improve the world of children around the world because we have to count on our future generations. We sincerely hope you like what we do around the world and continue to support us by donating directly to us. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organisation (Federal Tax ID: 47-3114342). Tax residents from the United States may enjoy tax breaks and relief even if grants and support are made throughout the world. We use stringent test methods and utmost care in due diligence to certify all our grants to ensure they are not used for political purposes, promotion of religious causes, or of any illegal means. In all instances, the Chenter Foundation’s board of directors has final discretion in determining which organizations, whether US-based or foreign, will receive grants and support. We ask that no contributions be earmarked for a specific organization.