Yu and Wei Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Yu and Wei Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $171,096 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $11,533 and the largest $138,889. 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$171,096
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$11,533
- Largest grant$138,889
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $154,866 the year before.
60% 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 | $190,157 | 8 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $154,866 | 5 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $171,096 | 5 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Yu and Wei 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Yu and Wei Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $150,422 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $20,674 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peking Forest Univ Education Foundation | General Support | $138,889 |
| Peking University | General Support | $15,374 |
| Shoulder Action | General Support | $11,533 |
| Peach Foundation | General Support | $4,800 |
| NPR CapRadio | General Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Guoliang Yu
- Yingfei Wei
- David Yu
- Kevin Yu
Questions people ask
Does Yu and Wei Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Yu and Wei Foundation give?
$171,096 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $11,533.
Who runs Yu and Wei Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Guoliang Yu (Ceo), Yingfei Wei (Cfo), David Yu (Director) and Kevin Yu (Director).
What does Yu and Wei Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.