Catherine and Lawrence Hwong
Catherine and Lawrence Hwong is a private foundation, based in Los Altos Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $56K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4K. Net investment income was $403.
Catherine and Lawrence Hwong at a glance
In short: Catherine and Lawrence Hwong gave $4K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $4,000
- +300.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,000
- +300.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $55,546
- +36.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Catherine and Lawrence Hwong funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Buddhist TZU Chi Foundation ($4K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Catherine and Lawrence Hwong gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 430% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2025) to $20K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buddhist TZU Chi Foundation San Jose, CA | Religious | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $55,546 | $20,553 | $5,830 | $4,000 | 1 | $4,000 | $403 | $931 |
| 2025 | $40,823 | $-38,542 | $2,844 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $241 | $567 |
| 2024 | $82,209 | $2,073 | $1,840 | — | — | — | $423 | $505 |
| 2023 | $81,976 | $20,195 | $21,820 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $10 | $543 |
| 2022 | $83,601 | $19 | $7,321 | $5,500 | 4 | $5,500 | $19 | $2,171 |
| 2021 | $90,903 | $52 | $16,187 | $14,200 | 5 | — | $52 | $4,486 |
| 2020 | $107,038 | $50,361 | $12,175 | $10,200 | 3 | — | $211 | $3,841 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Catherine and Lawrence Hwong reported a distributable amount of $931 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Catherine and Lawrence Hwong is led by Yu Hwong, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Yu Hwong
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Hwong
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Catherine and Lawrence Hwong
How much does Catherine and Lawrence Hwong give each year?
Catherine and Lawrence Hwong gave $4K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
How large is Catherine and Lawrence Hwong?
Catherine and Lawrence Hwong reported $56K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $931 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Catherine and Lawrence Hwong operate?
Catherine and Lawrence Hwong has awarded grants in California.
What is Catherine and Lawrence Hwong's EIN?
Catherine and Lawrence Hwong's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1311564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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