The Edvancement Foundation Corporation
Preselected recipients only
The Edvancement Foundation Corporation is a private foundation in Great Neck, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$100,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $43,600 the year before.
100% 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 | $42,600 | 2 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $43,600 | 4 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $100,000 | 1 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
The Edvancement Foundation Corporation 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 The Edvancement Foundation Corporation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ustc Initiative Foundation | Education | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lihua Hong
- Jackie Wu
- Susan Wu
Questions people ask
Does The Edvancement Foundation Corporation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Edvancement Foundation Corporation give?
$100,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Edvancement Foundation Corporation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lihua Hong (President), Jackie Wu (Coo) and Susan Wu (Treasurer).
What does The Edvancement Foundation Corporation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.