WW & JJ Choi Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
WW & JJ Choi Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cupertino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $537,400 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $204,000. 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$537,400
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$204,000
- Assets$12.5 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
21% 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 | $688,006 | 20 | $9.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 20 | $10.9 million |
| 2025 | $537,400 | 20 | $12.5 million |
How to apply
WW & JJ Choi 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 WW & JJ Choi Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $331,100 |
| Hawaii | 4 | $68,300 |
| Texas | 1 | $60,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $18,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Graceland Bible Church | For charitable purpose | $204,000 |
| Messengers of Mercy | To assist with the organization's Goals | $60,000 |
| New Life Mission Church | For charitable purpose | $51,100 |
| My Hometown Heroes Inc | For providing scholarship for young adjust cancer survivors | $50,000 |
| Individual | For charitable puopose | $50,000 |
| Nuguna Mission International | To assist with the organization's Goals | $36,000 |
| Pioneer | To empower gospel-driven Christians to go to the ends of the earth together in relentless pursuit of the unreached. | $18,000 |
| Eden Church | For charitable purpose | $8,300 |
| City Team Ministires | For providing hot meal, bed, and clothings | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | For fighting local hunger | $5,000 |
| The ARC | To assist with the organization's Goals | $5,000 |
| Support for Families of Children wi | To assist with the organization's goals | $5,000 |
| Milal Mission In Northern CA | To assist with the organization's goals | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | To assist with the organization's Goals | $5,000 |
| Silicon Valley Korean School | To assist with the organization's Goals | $5,000 |
| Ablecloset | To assist with the organization's Goals | $5,000 |
| Samaritan House | To assist with the organization's Goals | $5,000 |
| Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outrea | To assist with the organization's Goals | $5,000 |
| United Korean Association of Hawaii | To assist with the organization's Goals | $5,000 |
| Build Up Foundation | To assist with the organization's goals | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wayne W Choi
- Jane J Choi
Questions people ask
Does WW & JJ Choi Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does WW & JJ Choi Foundation Inc give?
$537,400 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs WW & JJ Choi Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Wayne W Choi (Executive Direc) and Jane J Choi (Director).
What does WW & JJ Choi Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and food and hunger.