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CWR Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Jose, California · EIN 474771569

CWR Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,760 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $180 and the largest $1,280. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $3,100 the year before.

75% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2,4001$25,024
2024$3,1001$15,125
2025$1,7604$0

How to apply

CWR 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What CWR Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California3$1,640
Hawaii1$120

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Echo Church
San Jose, CA
Donation$1,280
Christ Community Church of Milpitas
Milpitas, CA
Donation$240
Calvary Life
Gardena, CA
Donation$120
New Hope Oahu
Honolulu, HI
Donation$120

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does CWR Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does CWR Foundation give?

$1,760 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $180.

Who runs CWR Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Bryan Zuoren Wei (President & Ceo), William Wei (Cfo) and Ray Wei (Secretary).

What does CWR Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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