Wah Yan Scholarship Foundation of California
Preselected recipients only
Wah Yan Scholarship Foundation of California is a private foundation in Los Altos, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $66,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $13,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$66,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$13,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$450,888
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $35,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,000 | 3 | $395,953 |
| 2024 | $66,000 | 5 | $450,888 |
How to apply
Wah Yan Scholarship Foundation of California 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Wah Yan Scholarship Foundation of California funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $36,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Education | $20,000 |
| The IMC of Wah Yan College | Education | $13,000 |
| The IMC of Wah Yan College | Education | $13,000 |
| Individual | Education | $10,000 |
| Individual | Education | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stan Chow
- Edwin Law
- Oliver Ko
Questions people ask
Does Wah Yan Scholarship Foundation of California accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wah Yan Scholarship Foundation of California give?
$66,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $13,000.
Who runs Wah Yan Scholarship Foundation of California?
Its 2024 filing lists Stan Chow (President), Edwin Law (Secretary) and Oliver Ko (Treasurer).
What does Wah Yan Scholarship Foundation of California fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.