Purpose & Mission
The Foremost Foundation was created by Dr. James Si-Cheng Chao and Mrs. Ruth Mulan Chu Chao. Their work continues today throughout the family with the single most important goal of the organization to help young people access higher education and greater opportunities.
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About the Foundation
The Foremost Foundation was established through the generosity of Foremost Group, founded by Dr. James Si-Cheng Chao and Mrs. Ruth Mulan Chu Chao. Dr. Chao remains as Honorary Chairman of Foremost Group to this day and his daughter, Angela Chao, serves as Chair and C.E.O.
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Selected Gifts
The Foremost Foundation generously funds projects that promote access to education, healthcare provision and research, and the enhancement of U.S.-China relations. Below you will find detailed information on and background to some of the key initiatives funded by the Foundation.
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The Foremost Foundation was established through the generosity of Foremost Group - an international shipping and transportation company founded by Dr. James Si-Cheng Chao and Mrs. Ruth Mulan Chu Chao.
Dr. Chao remains as Honorary Chairman of Foremost Group to this day and his daughter, Angela Chao, serves as Chair and C.E.O.
The Chao Family
