Avery-Tsui Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Avery-Tsui Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $180,644 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.9 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$180,644
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$17.6 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $985,000 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $779,484 | 4 | $17.1 million |
| 2024 | $985,000 | 6 | $17.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 9 | $17.6 million |
How to apply
Avery-Tsui Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Avery-Tsui Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California. It also paid $328,568 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $1.5 million |
| New York | 1 | $77,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California San Diego | To refurbish the existing biomedical library building on the ucsd campus and establish the natasha wong endowment for east asian collections and scholarship | $500,000 |
| San Diego Museum of Art | Community engagement pavilion reading room | $400,000 |
| Chinese School of San Diego | General | $300,000 |
| Alpha Education | Annual support for the wongavery asia-pacific peace museum | $200,000 |
| Poway Unified School District | Wong/avery global languages and innovative program | $180,644 |
| International Social Service Hong Kong Branch | In honor of stephen yau | $128,568 |
| Cambridge in America | Wongavery east asian collections collaboration | $77,500 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation | Wongavery east asian collections collaboration | $77,500 |
| Chinatown Service Center | Support cisani conference | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sally Tsui Wongavery
- Natasha Wong
- Tom Hom
- Joyce Wong
Questions people ask
Does Avery-Tsui Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Avery-Tsui Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $180,644.
Who runs Avery-Tsui Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sally Tsui Wongavery (Dir/Ceo/Pres), Natasha Wong (Dir/Sec/Vp), Tom Hom (Dir/Treas/Cfo/Vp) and Joyce Wong (Dir/Treas/Cfo/Vp).
What does Avery-Tsui Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and international.