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Chinese Heritage Foundation
Mission
The Chinese Heritage Foundation was established, in 2004, by members of the Chinese community of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area of Minnesota, in cooperation with The Minneapolis Foundation, to preserve and promote, through grant making, the understanding of Chinese history, culture, and heritage among all Minnesotans.
Funding Priorities
The priorities of the Chinese Heritage Foundation recognize the long and rich cultural heritage of the people of Chinese lineage in Minnesota. In 21st century America we acknowledge the challenges of preserving our heritage and we embrace the opportunity to share our cultural wealth with the broader community. All Minnesota organizations and residents are eligible to apply for funding.
Contributing to the Chinese Heritage Foundation or creating your own fund
The Chinese Heritage Foundation Inagural Fund has been established to receive contributions and distribute grants in support of the Chinese Heritage Foundation's funding priorities. It is governed by an advisory committee elected by the contributors. Since it is a component fund of The Minneapolis Foundation, contributions to the Chinese Heritage Fund are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Contributions to the fund are welcome in any amount.
Our Founder
Ming Tchou - A Vision with Passion
Ming Li Tchou comes from a highly literary and intellectual family in Guangzhou, China. Her grandfather was a judge and Dean of the Law School at Zhongshan Daxue. Both her parents were accomplished scholars in Chinese arts and letters.
Ming is a graduate of Youngstown College in Pittsburgh, PA, and obtained her certificate as a medical technologist from East Texas. She and her husband, Dr. M. F. Tchou, came to Minneapolis in 1961 and Ming has been an active member of the Chinese community here ever since. Through her two gift shops, Ming's Import Gallery, she established a Chinese cultural presence at many community and educational events, and brought about an awareness to Chinese art in many circles. A tireless volunteer, she was a founding member of the Chinese Senior Citizens Society and the U.S. China People Friendship Association.
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