Won Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Won Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$40,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $55,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90,000 | 3 | $957,374 |
| 2024 | $55,000 | 4 | $987,784 |
| 2025 | $40,000 | 3 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Contribution Committee 720 Riverchase Parkway West, Birmingham, AL 35216 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (205) 862-9688 |
| What to submit | Copy of irc section 501(c)(3) exemption letter |
What Won Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles | Funding | $20,000 |
| Birmingham Chinese Christian Church | Funding | $10,000 |
| Stream of Praise Music Ministries | Funding | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Yue Lan Chen
- Gin Shen Chen
- Gin Hsing Chen
Questions people ask
Does Won Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Won Foundation Inc give?
$40,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Won Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Yue Lan Chen (President), Gin Shen Chen (Secretary) and Gin Hsing Chen (Treasurer).
What does Won Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and arts and culture.