Private foundation · EIN 85-3971817 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gerri and Rich Wong Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $4.0M total, median $25K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$4.0M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundBoston, MAGeneral & Unrestricted (See In-Kind Grant General Explanation attachment)$3.0M
University of ChicagoChicago, ILIel/rustandy, odyssey in support of veterans, harris council$415K
Sacred Heart Schools AthertonAtherton, CAAnnual fund 2024-2025, sophie's scholars program, capital campaign, shp lacrosse, shp pulse, auction underwriting$180K
Sacred Heart Schools AthertonAtherton, CAAnnual fund 2023-2024, sophie's scholars program, educating for a lifetime campaign, shp lacrosse, auction underwriting$170K
Pledge 1 Percent Org IncSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
University of ChicagoChicago, ILChicago Booth - Rustandy Center Civic Chicago Program$50K
Boys & Girls Club of the PeninsulaMenlo Park, CATo support BGCP's Competitive Sports$25K
LifemovesSanta Clara, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Samaritan HouseSan Mateo, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Peninsula Bridge ProgramSan Mateo, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
AbilitypathRedwood City, CAFund-a-Future pledge$10K
Avalon AcademySan Mateo, CABuilding Hope Campaign$10K
CASA of San Mateo CountyRedwood City, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Positive Coaching AllianceOakland, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Childrens Health Council IncPalo Alto, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000

By state: Massachusetts 1 · California 12 · Illinois 2

About this foundation

Gerri and Rich Wong Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Gerri and Rich Wong Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Gerri and Rich Wong Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $4.0M across 15 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Gerri and Rich Wong Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (1 grants), California (12 grants), Illinois (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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