Woo Education Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Woo Education Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $165,242 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $6,811 and the largest $58,600. 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$165,242
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$6,811
- Largest grant$58,600
- Assets$0
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $197,940 the year before.
25% 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 | $190,094 | 12 | $0 |
| 2024 | $197,940 | 13 | $0 |
| 2025 | $165,242 | 11 | $0 |
How to apply
Woo Education 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 Education Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California. It also paid $122,940 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $30,039 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,263 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Donation | $58,600 |
| Lanzhou University | Scholarship | $42,880 |
| Northwest AF Univesity | Scholarship | $21,460 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $14,200 |
| Clemson University | Scholarship | $10,263 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,811 |
| Academy of Special Dream | Donation | $5,000 |
| St John's University | Donation | $2,000 |
| Citrus College | Donation | $2,000 |
| Stanford University | Scholarship | $1,028 |
| Chinese Confucian Temple School | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Helen Woo
- Zheng Li
- Yanling Ma
- Daniel Chu
Questions people ask
Does Woo Education Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Woo Education Foundation give?
$165,242 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $6,811.
Who runs Woo Education Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Helen Woo (President & CEO), Zheng Li (Vice President), Yanling Ma (Secretary) and Daniel Chu (Cfo).
What does Woo Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and education.