Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $24,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$24,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$88.0 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $222,500 the year before.
80% 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 | $222,500 | 10 | $85.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 15 | $88.0 million |
How to apply
Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc 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 Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $858,500 |
| California | 6 | $642,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $255,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California | General support | $500,000 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | General support | $500,000 |
| St Paul & St Andrew United Methodist Church | General support | $250,000 |
| Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry | General support | $250,000 |
| The Home Depot Foundation | General support | $250,000 |
| Columbia University (Annual Dinner) | General support | $100,000 |
| UCLA Endowed Chair - Gene Block | General support | $100,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | General support | $24,000 |
| Houston Arboretum Nature Center | General support | $15,000 |
| Keep Bel-Air Beautiful | General support | $10,000 |
| Atlantic Legal Foundation Inc | General support | $7,500 |
| Los Angeles Police Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| Reformed University Fellowship | General support | $5,000 |
| Addiction Education Society | General support | $3,000 |
| Columbia University Asian Faculty Association | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shirley Wang
- Walter W Wang
- Walter Wang Jr
Questions people ask
Does Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $24,000.
Who runs Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Shirley Wang (President, Trustee), Walter W Wang (Secretary, Trustee) and Walter Wang Jr (Officer).
What does Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.