Wei Family Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wei Family Private Foundation is a private foundation in Nutley, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $242,599 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $43,333. 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$242,599
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$43,333
- Assets$3.2 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $241,999 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $229,999 | 21 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $241,999 | 23 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $242,599 | 23 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Wei Family Private 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 Wei Family Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $129,999 |
| Oregon | 20 | $112,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Doctoral studies | $43,333 |
| Individual | Doctoral studies | $43,333 |
| Individual | Doctoral studies | $43,333 |
| Oregon State University | Educational | $16,600 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John W Donnelly
- Edward Chen
- Janet Chen
Questions people ask
Does Wei Family Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wei Family Private Foundation give?
$242,599 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Wei Family Private Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John W Donnelly (President), Edward Chen (Secy/Treas) and Janet Chen (Vice Preside).
What does Wei Family Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.