Hung Wo and Elizabeth Lau Ching Foundation
Accepts applications
Hung Wo and Elizabeth Lau Ching Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $253,500 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $52,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$253,500
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$52,500
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was down from $268,000 the year before.
16% of its 2024 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 | $268,000 | 41 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $253,500 | 42 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Han P Ching 841 Bishop St Ste 940, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 521-4961 |
| What to submit | Applicants must submit written information regarding its organization and purpose which is then reviewed by the board of directors for submission |
| Restrictions | Preference is given to organizations exempt under irc 501 and situated in the state of Hawaii |
What Hung Wo and Elizabeth Lau Ching Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 39 | $250,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $250 |
| Washington | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uh Foundation | General purpose | $52,500 |
| Iolani School | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Punahou School | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Maryknoll School | General purpose | $15,000 |
| McKinley High School | General purpose | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association | General purpose | $3,500 |
| American Red Cross Hi State Chapter | General purpose | $3,500 |
| American Cancer Society | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Community Church of Honolulu | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Hawaii Foodbank | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Hawaii Meals on Wheels | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Hawaii Special Olympics | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Helping Hands Hawaii | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Hugs | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Institute for Human Services | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Palolo Chinese Home | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Rehab Foundation | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Salvation Army | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Shriners Childrens Hawaii | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Teach for America Hawaii | General purpose | $3,500 |
| YMCA of Honolulu | General purpose | $3,500 |
| YWCA of Oahu | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Hawaii Symphony Orchestra | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Navian Hawaii | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Stanford University | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Individual | Achievment awarc winner | $2,500 |
| Individual | Achievment award recipient | $2,500 |
| Individual | Achievment award recipient | $2,500 |
| Individual | Achievment award recipient | $2,500 |
| Hawaii Public Radio | General purpose | $1,000 |
| PBS Hawaii | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Individual | Achievment award recipient | $1,000 |
| Individual | Achievment award recipient | $1,000 |
| Individual | Achievment award recipient | $1,000 |
| Individual | Achievment award recipient | $1,000 |
| Individual | Achievment award recipient | $500 |
| Individual | Achievment award recipient | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Han Ping Ching
- Edric M Ching
- Shelli Mei Li Ching
- Marie Sakamoto
Questions people ask
Does Hung Wo and Elizabeth Lau Ching Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hung Wo and Elizabeth Lau Ching Foundation give?
$253,500 in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Hung Wo and Elizabeth Lau Ching Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Han Ping Ching (Vice Preside), Edric M Ching (Secretary), Shelli Mei Li Ching (Asst Secreta) and Marie Sakamoto (Treasurer).
What does Hung Wo and Elizabeth Lau Ching Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.