Private foundation · EIN 81-4551982 · Walnut, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ying Cai and Wann S Lee Foundation Inc

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: 33 grants paid, $195K total, median $2,000. 48% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
33
$195K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in CA
48%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Illinois FoundationUrbana, ILPublic support of org mission$40K
Scpr KpccPasadena, CAPublic support of org mission$26K
LA PhilLos Angeles, CAPublic support of org mission$25K
PBS SocalBurbank, CAPublic support of org mission$20K
MuseiquePasadena, CAPublic support of org mission$15K
City of HopeDuarte, CAPublic support of org mission$10K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCPublic support of org mission$10K
The HuntingtonSan Marino, CAPublic support of org mission$6,000
Aquarium of the PacificLong Beach, CAPublic support of org mission$5,000
San Diego Korean American Senior CeSan Diego, CAPublic support of org mission$5,000
United Nations Relief and Works AgeWashington, DCPublic support of org mission$5,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYPublic support of org mission$3,000
UNICEFNew York, NYPublic support of org mission$3,000
Alzheimers AssociationChicago, ILPublic support of org mission$2,000
RescueorgNew York, NYPublic support of org mission$2,000
UC Riverside FoundationRiverside, CAPublic support of org mission$2,000
University of the Pacific DugoniStockton, CAPublic support of org mission$2,000
American Civil Liberties Union AclNew York, NYPublic support of org mission$1,500
American Bird ConservancyWashington, DCPublic support of org mission$1,000
Coral Reef AllianceSan Francisco, CAPublic support of org mission$1,000
National Park Conservation AssociatWashington, DCPublic support of org mission$1,000
National Park FoundationWashington, DCPublic support of org mission$1,000
National Park TrustRockville, MDPublic support of org mission$1,000
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmNew York, NYPublic support of org mission$1,000
Rainforest TrustWashington, DCPublic support of org mission$1,000
Stray Cat AllianceLos Angeles, CAPublic support of org mission$1,000
UsoorgArlington, VAPublic support of org mission$1,000
YMCA of HonoluluHonolulu, HIPublic support of org mission$1,000
WikimediaSan Francisco, CAPublic support of org mission$750
LA Food BankLos Angeles, CAPublic support of org mission$500
The Little LionAnaheim, CAPublic support of org mission$500
Animalcare Bradshaw Animal ShelterSacramento, CAPublic support of org mission$250
National Wildlife FederationReston, VAPublic support of org mission$250

By state: California 16 · Illinois 2 · District of Columbia 6 · New York 5 · Virginia 2 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Ying Cai and Wann S Lee Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Walnut, California, administered in care of Ying Cai, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Cai and Wann S Lee Foundation Inc 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 Cai and Wann S Lee Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $195K across 33 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Ying Cai and Wann S Lee Foundation Inc give?

California (16 grants), Illinois (2 grants), District of Columbia (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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