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The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation

Preselected recipients only Pasadena, California · EIN 271483532

The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $26,850 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $27,000 the year before.

100% of its 2024 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$27,0003$343,734
2024$26,85012$344,162

How to apply

The Ruth and Pong Tsang 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 The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California5$12,300
Illinois2$3,550
Oklahoma1$3,000
Arizona1$2,500
Texas1$2,500
Georgia1$2,000
Oregon1$1,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 12 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
CA
For general support$5,000
Individual
CA
For general support$3,200
Voice of the Martyrs
Bartlesville, OK
For general support$3,000
Individual
AZ
For general support$2,500
OnePassion Ministries
Dallas, TX
For general support$2,500
Open the Bible
Barrington, IL
For general support$2,500
Grace to You Church
Panorama City, CA
For general support$2,000
Ligonier Ministries
Atlanta, GA
For general support$2,000
The Master's University
Santa Clarita, CA
For general support$2,000
Wiu Foundation
Macomb, IL
For general support$1,050
Bethany Bible Church
Portland, OR
For general support$1,000
Care for the Children
Santa Fe Springs, CA
For general support$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation give?

$26,850 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.

Who runs The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Pong Tsang (Exec Directr), Ruth Tsang (President), Dorcas Tsang (Sr Vice Preside) and Ellen Tsang (Vice President).

What does The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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