Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 26-2012421 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$24,000
Total assets$88M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $250,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
60% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $500,000 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | New York, NY | General support | $500,000 |
| St Paul & St Andrew United Methodist Church | NYC, NY | General support | $250,000 |
| Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry | Arden, NC | General support | $250,000 |
| The Home Depot Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General support | $250,000 |
| Columbia University (Annual Dinner) | New York, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| UCLA Endowed Chair - Gene Block | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $24,000 |
| Houston Arboretum Nature Center | Houston, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| Keep Bel-Air Beautiful | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Atlantic Legal Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General support | $7,500 |
| Los Angeles Police Museum | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Reformed University Fellowship | Charlotte, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Addiction Education Society | San Mateo, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Columbia University Asian Faculty Association | Newyork, NY | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,020,500 | 15 |
| 2023 | $1,237,500 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349103019
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2012421
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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