Tom Y. Chan

Tom Young Chan (Chinese: 譚贊; Jyutping: taam4 zaan3, September 25, 1881 – September 3, 1944) was an American businessman and civic leader. Based in Chicago, Chan was a leading supporter of the Kuomintang in the United States, and helped raise money for both Sun Yat-sen and General Chiang Kai-shek. In addition, he raised money in the form of war bonds for the United States during World War II. He was the father of Ping Tom and grandfather of actress Lauren Tom.