The Crimson Riverstone Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Crimson Riverstone Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $76,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 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$76,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2025 was up from $58,000 the year before.
79% 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 | $0 | 0 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $58,000 | 9 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $76,500 | 20 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
The Crimson Riverstone 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 The Crimson Riverstone Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $42,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Life Science Cares Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) Department in the College of Engineering fund | $10,000 |
| California Fire Foundation | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Northeastern University | College of Science Dean's Fund | $5,000 |
| Society for Preservation & Encourmt of Barbershop | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Operation for Hope Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Standup for Kids | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Bellas House of Hope Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Cristo Rey San Diego High School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| KPBS San Diego | Charitable Event | $2,000 |
| PROMISES2KIDS Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society and S P C A | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | Support for San Diego Zoo Safari Park | $2,000 |
| Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| San Diego Police Foundation | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| KPBS San Diego | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Zhongmin Maxwell Wang
- Jiahan Jenny Yu
Questions people ask
Does The Crimson Riverstone Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Crimson Riverstone Foundation give?
$76,500 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Crimson Riverstone Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Zhongmin Maxwell Wang (Dir, Pres) and Jiahan Jenny Yu (Dir, Sec, Treas).
What does The Crimson Riverstone Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and health.