Ying Cai and Wann S Lee Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWalnut, California · EIN 81-4551982 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
61% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Foundation | Urbana, IL | Public support of org mission | $40,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Public support of org mission | $10,000 |
| San Diego Korean American Senior Ce | San Diego, CA | Public support of org mission | $5,000 |
| United Nations Relief and Works Age | Washington, DC | Public support of org mission | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | Public support of org mission | $2,000 |
| UC Riverside Foundation | Riverside, CA | Public support of org mission | $2,000 |
| University of the Pacific Dugoni | Stockton, CA | Public support of org mission | $2,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Acl | New York, NY | Public support of org mission | $1,500 |
| American Bird Conservancy | Washington, DC | Public support of org mission | $1,000 |
| Coral Reef Alliance | San Francisco, CA | Public support of org mission | $1,000 |
| National Park Conservation Associat | Washington, DC | Public support of org mission | $1,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Public support of org mission | $1,000 |
| National Park Trust | Rockville, MD | Public support of org mission | $1,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Washington, DC | Public support of org mission | $1,000 |
| Stray Cat Alliance | Los Angeles, CA | Public support of org mission | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Honolulu | Honolulu, HI | Public support of org mission | $1,000 |
| Animalcare Bradshaw Animal Shelter | Sacramento, CA | Public support of org mission | $250 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | Public support of org mission | $250 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($118,870). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $194,870 | 33 |
| 2024 | $179,090 | 27 |
| 2023 | $180,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642449349100914
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4551982
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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