Alice & JP Wang Foundation
The Alice & JP Wang Foundation is a private foundation based in Huntington Beach, California. Its 2024 grants included student scholarships and charitable contributions, with many awards going to educational institutions in California and Hawaii.
Alice & JP Wang Foundation at a glance
In short: Alice & JP Wang Foundation gave $364K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in California. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $363,500
- +14.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- +41.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,261
- -19.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $7,282,939
- -0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (9 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alice & JP Wang Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16722 Coral Cay Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Phone: (562) 345-8777
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alice & JP Wang Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Regents Of The University Of Califo ($44K). Together the top 10 received $251K.
Organizations only. It also paid 10 individual scholarships ($50,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
157 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 155 grants of 157 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 12% to recipients in Hawaii. Smaller shares went to Rhode Island (2%), Arizona (2%), and Texas (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Alice & JP Wang Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 35 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $114K (2020) to $639K (2021). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $364K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regents Of The University Of Califo Oakland, CA | Student Scholarship | $44,000 |
| University of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Student Scholarship | $42,000 |
| Glendale College Foundation Glendale, CA | Student Scholarship | $36,000 |
| DDMBA LA Foundation El Monte, CA | Charitable Contribution | $35,000 |
| Cerritos College Norwalk, CA | Student Scholarship | $33,500 |
| 10 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $50,500 |
| SM Eagle Foundation Rancho Santa Margari, CA | Student Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA | Student Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Moorpark College Moorpark, CA | Student Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Long Beach College Long Beach, CA | Student Scholarship | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,282,939 | $372,799 | $437,036 | $363,500 | 44 | $363,500 | $291,531 | $477,584 |
| 2023 | $7,344,544 | $383,732 | $362,580 | $318,959 | 31 | $317,959 | $299,772 | $358,867 |
| 2022 | $7,298,658 | $505,467 | $189,358 | $152,377 | 34 | $152,377 | $26,657 | $292,897 |
| 2021 | $6,762,197 | $1,938,499 | $661,109 | $639,185 | 30 | $639,185 | $696,832 | $269,671 |
| 2020 | $5,464,800 | $2,969,450 | $119,757 | $113,500 | 18 | — | $439,811 | $142,080 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alice & JP Wang Foundation reported a distributable amount of $478K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants include student scholarships and charitable contributions. Among its grantees, Glendale College Foundation says its mission is to support Glendale Community College’s facilities, programs, and students and raise public awareness of the college. Pasadena City College Foundation says it develops funding and community support to enhance teaching and learning at PCC. Other supported organizations describe missions involving educational programs, cultural understanding, and charitable or religious aims.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 44 grants totaling $363,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $44,000, with a median of $2,500.
Notable 2024 grants included $44,000 to the Regents of the University of California and $42,000 to the University of Hawaii, both for student scholarships; $36,000 to Glendale College Foundation for student scholarships; $35,000 to DDMBA LA Foundation as a charitable contribution; and $33,500 to Cerritos College for student scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alice Wang as CEO, J P Wang as Secretary, and Dennis Wang as CFO.
Alice & JP Wang Foundation is led by Alice Wang, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alice Wang
CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dennis Wang
CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
J. P. Wang
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alice & JP Wang Foundation
How much does Alice & JP Wang Foundation give each year?
Alice & JP Wang Foundation gave $364K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $319K across 31 grants.
What is Alice & JP Wang Foundation's typical grant size?
Alice & JP Wang Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $8,261, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alice & JP Wang Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Alice & JP Wang Foundation give grants?
Alice & JP Wang Foundation gives mostly in California: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Hawaii (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Long Beach, CA (2 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Claremont, CA (2 grants).
Does Alice & JP Wang Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Alice & JP Wang Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Student Scholarship" (42 grants).
Who are Alice & JP Wang Foundation's largest grantees?
Alice & JP Wang Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Regents Of The University Of Califo ($44,000), University of Hawaii ($42,000) and Glendale College Foundation ($36,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 10 individual scholarships ($50,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alice & JP Wang Foundation?
Alice & JP Wang Foundation reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $364K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $478K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Alice & JP Wang Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants include student scholarships and charitable contributions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alice & JP Wang Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alice & JP Wang Foundation's EIN?
Alice & JP Wang Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0321637. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alice & JP Wang Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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