Passion and Perseverance Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Passion and Perseverance Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $168,960 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$168,960
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was down from $186,880 the year before.
43% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,666 | 1 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $186,880 | 7 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $168,960 | 7 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
Passion and Perseverance 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 Passion and Perseverance Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $96,960 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $62,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Academy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| GIVE2ASIA | Senior Kitchen in Wujia Village | $47,460 |
| Tsinghua Education Foundation N A Inc | General & Unrestricted | $42,500 |
| Harvard Griffin Gsas Chinese Students and Scholars | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| North America Federation of Tsinghua Alumni Associ | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Ballet Academy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Villagecore | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Zhengyuan Han
Questions people ask
Does Passion and Perseverance Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Passion and Perseverance Foundation give?
$168,960 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Passion and Perseverance Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Zhengyuan Han (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Passion and Perseverance Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.