Woo Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Woo Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $10,000. 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$27,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $35,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,000 | 4 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $27,500 | 6 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Woo Charitable 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.
What Woo Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $17,500 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bliss and Wisdom Charitable Organization | Provide funding to support the organizations mission | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Provide funding to support the organizations mission | $5,000 |
| Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment | Provide funding to support the organizations mission | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Provide funding to support the organizations mission | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Provide funding to support the organizations mission | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | Provide funding to support the organizations mission | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Tak Kwan Woo
- Lai May Woo
Questions people ask
Does Woo Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Woo Charitable Foundation give?
$27,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Woo Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tak Kwan Woo (President/Director) and Lai May Woo (Secretary/Treasurer/Director).
What does Woo Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.