Beth and Wilbur Woo Family Foundation
Beth and Wilbur Woo Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in La Canada, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $264K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $14K.
Beth and Wilbur Woo Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Beth and Wilbur Woo Family Foundation gave $27K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,525
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $3,789
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $264,143
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Beth and Wilbur Woo Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Merci ($18K). Together the top 7 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Beth and Wilbur Woo Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 815% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 159% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $27K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Merci Monterey Park, CA | General Contribution | $17,500 |
| Community Initiatives Oakland, CA | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Training Center South El Monte, CA | General Contribution | $1,000 |
| Chinese American Museum Los Angeles, CA | General Contribution | $1,000 |
| Friends of Chinatown Library Los Angeles, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Chinese Historical Society of SC Los Angeles, CA | Educational Programs | $1,000 |
| Care for the Children Santa Fe Springs, CA | General Contribution | $25 |
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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 | $264,143 | $36,229 | $29,644 | $26,525 | 7 | $27,630 | $14,215 | — |
| 2023 | $258,144 | $13,745 | $2,174 | — | — | $1,012 | $11,532 | — |
| 2022 | $247,374 | $28,875 | $22,434 | $20,000 | 2 | $21,075 | $12,524 | $13,277 |
| 2021 | $236,116 | $12,212 | $5,130 | $2,900 | 2 | $3,872 | $10,954 | $12,926 |
| 2020 | $229,034 | $11,134 | $11,952 | $9,615 | 3 | — | $9,779 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Beth and Wilbur Woo Family Foundation is led by Michael Woo, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Woo
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Woo
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Wong
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
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 Beth and Wilbur Woo Family Foundation
How much does Beth and Wilbur Woo Family Foundation give each year?
Beth and Wilbur Woo Family Foundation gave $27K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Beth and Wilbur Woo Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Beth and Wilbur Woo Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,789, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Beth and Wilbur Woo Family Foundation give grants?
Beth and Wilbur Woo Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does Beth and Wilbur Woo Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of Beth and Wilbur Woo Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Beth and Wilbur Woo Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Beth and Wilbur Woo Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Merci ($17,500), Community Initiatives ($5,000) and Lincoln Training Center ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Beth and Wilbur Woo Family Foundation?
Beth and Wilbur Woo Family Foundation reported $264K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $36K.
What is Beth and Wilbur Woo Family Foundation's EIN?
Beth and Wilbur Woo Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4753567. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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