Private foundation · EIN 20-5497091 · Whittier, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ying Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $28K total, median $3,000. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$28K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
World Genetic FoundationWhittier, CAPublic benefit$9,000
Defense ChoiceCity of Industry, CAPublic benefit$5,460
Fa Kwang TempleDowney, CAPublic benefit$5,000
San Musae Culture CenterMonterey Park, CAPublic benefit$3,000
Chinese American AssociatesBaldwin Park, CAPublic benefit$2,006
San Francisco Guzheng SocietyWalnut Creek, CAPublic benefit$2,000
Thai NugyenSan Diego, CAPublic benefit$2,000

About this foundation

Ying Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Whittier, California, administered in care of Leedy Ying, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ying Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ying Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $28K across 7 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Ying Foundation give?

California (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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