Weng Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Weng Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Cupertino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $40,800. 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$45,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$300
- Largest grant$40,800
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $45,800 the year before.
17% 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 | $46,400 | 4 | $982,956 |
| 2024 | $45,800 | 12 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $45,500 | 12 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Weng Charitable Trust 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 Weng Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $42,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $1,100 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $300 |
| Texas | 1 | $300 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Church in Christ | General support | $40,800 |
| Focus on the Family | General support | $1,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | General support | $1,000 |
| City Team | General support | $500 |
| Jews for Jesus | General support | $500 |
| California Family Council | General support | $300 |
| Family Research Council | General support | $300 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $300 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship | General support | $300 |
| Bible Study Fellowship | General support | $300 |
| A Kernal of Wheat Christian Ministries - Akowcm | General support | $100 |
| Navigator | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Sam Su-Ming Weng
- Koyin Chao
Questions people ask
Does Weng Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Weng Charitable Trust give?
$45,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $300.
Who runs Weng Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Sam Su-Ming Weng (Trustee) and Koyin Chao (Trustee).
What does Weng Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.