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Tse Foundation:
35 Years of Impact

The Tse Foundation began 35 years ago by building schools in Jiangsu and Guangxi, planting education as the seed of progress. Over the decades, our mission has grown—supporting social enterprises, advancing environmental protection, and addressing climate change through innovative adaptation. We have also nurtured philanthropic networks, positioning philanthropy not merely as giving back but as a powerful theory of change. Today, we honor a legacy of resilience and vision while continuing to shape a better world for future generations.

Tse Hsien Tsung, 1917–1996

Joseph Tse

was a self-made investor whose life was guided by resilience, integrity, and a desire to give back. Born in Shanghai of Manchu Lineage, he went on to forge a successful career in Hong Kong’s financial markets. Upon retiring, he founded the TSE Foundation to support education and social progress in the communities closest to his heart. From rebuilding schools in his hometown to supporting grassroots efforts across Asia, Tse’s work reflected his belief that meaningful change begins with opportunity. His vision continues to shape the Foundation’s mission today.

Ivan Tse

Ivan Tse is an American-Chinese entrepreneur and philanthropist whose work bridges tradition, innovation, and global impact. As Chair and President of the Tse Foundation, he has guided its evolution from building schools in rural China to advancing global partnerships in climate leadership and social innovation. Through ventures such as Pegasus, he champions resilience, next-generation leadership, and cultural imagination, cultivating new ways of thinking and acting in a complex world. Drawing from a seasoned life across London, Paris, New York, and Hong Kong, Ivan brings a cross-cultural perspective to his mission: empowering communities, shaping future-ready systems, and sparking change where it is needed most.

Level 20, One International Finance Centre, 1 Harbour View Street, Central

Hong Kong

Ivan-tse@tse-foundation.org