I S Wong Foundation
Preselected recipients only
I S Wong Foundation is a private foundation in San Juan Capistrano, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
70% 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 | $1.3 million | 22 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 23 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 30 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
I S Wong 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 I S Wong Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Arizona. It also paid $100,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1 | $400,000 |
| California | 5 | $225,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $200,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $162,250 |
| Virginia | 3 | $150,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 4 | $70,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $69,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $60,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General fund | $400,000 |
| Cru | General | $162,250 |
| International Justice Mission | General fund | $150,000 |
| Thornston Education Fund | General | $150,000 |
| East Asia School of Theology | General | $100,000 |
| Cure International | General | $100,000 |
| Individual | General | $69,000 |
| Individual | General | $50,000 |
| Isik Abla Ministries | General | $50,000 |
| Persecution Project Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Individual | General | $30,000 |
| Sat - 7 USA | General | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross Southern Ca Regi | General | $30,000 |
| Individual | General | $30,000 |
| Individual | General | $30,000 |
| Dorcas Ministry | General | $20,000 |
| Resource Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General | $20,000 |
| Individual | General | $20,000 |
| Mission Preservation Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $10,000 |
| World Outreach International | General | $10,000 |
| Individual | General | $10,000 |
| Individual | General | $10,000 |
| International Christian Concern | General | $10,000 |
| Razom for Ukraine | General | $10,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | General | $10,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief | General | $10,000 |
| Pesi | General | $10,000 |
| Showers of Blessing | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wah-Pui Sam
- Ellen H Sam
Questions people ask
Does I S Wong Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does I S Wong Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs I S Wong Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wah-Pui Sam (President) and Ellen H Sam (Secretary).
What does I S Wong Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, faith communities and education.