Red String Foundation
Accepts applications
Red String Foundation is a private foundation in Seal Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $64,093 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $4,154 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$64,093
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$4,154
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,600 | 16 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 15 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $64,093 | 14 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Red String Foundation PO Box 2415 2929 Westminster Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (562) 330-9465, admin@myredstring.org |
| What to submit | Initial is submitted on-line, www.myredstring.org/grantseeker-request-inquiry, includes name & address, ein, est grant amount, and project idea. |
| Deadlines | None. Foundation accepts grant inquiries throughout the year. |
| Restrictions | Grants between $100-$10,000, must align with at least one of foundation's focus programs, be a recognized 501(c)(3) community charity, grant cannot be used for lobbying, conference fees, religious organizations, or individuals. |
What Red String Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $47,808 |
| Washington | 4 | $16,285 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Trade Education Programs DBA Exp | To help people in need | $10,000 |
| City Surf Project | To help people in need. | $6,000 |
| Individual | To help people in need. | $6,000 |
| Heart of Ida | To help people in need. | $5,500 |
| YMCA San Francisco | To help people in need | $5,000 |
| Mission Science Workshop | To help people in need | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Santa Montica | To help people in need. | $4,308 |
| Kidworks Community Development Corporation | To help people in need. | $4,000 |
| Individual | To help people in need. | $4,000 |
| Sunset Youth Services | To help people in need. | $4,000 |
| Individual | To help people in need. | $3,585 |
| Individual | To help people in need. | $3,000 |
| Denise Louie Education Center | To help people in need | $2,700 |
| Orange County Buddist Church | To help people in need. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stan Adachi
- Christine Wang
- Leslie Wang
- Glenn Yamada
- Pam Mabry
Questions people ask
Does Red String Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None. Foundation accepts grant inquiries throughout the year..
How much does Red String Foundation give?
$64,093 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $4,154.
Who runs Red String Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stan Adachi (President & Chair), Christine Wang (Cfo & Director), Leslie Wang (Secretary, Coo, & Director) and Glenn Yamada (General Counsel & Cco) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Red String Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.