Chinese School of San Diego
To provide a well rounded program of studies of the chinese history, language, culture, festivals and traditions. Emphasis is placed upon the development of fluency in chinese listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation.
Chinese School of San Diego at a glance
In short: Chinese School of San Diego gave $18K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,100
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,100
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,100
- Total assets
- $338,203
- +171.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Chinese School of San Diego funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was House of China ($18K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Chinese School of San Diego gives
- Giving grew 131% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $18K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| House of China San Diego, CA | General Support | $18,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $338,203 | $615,718 | $397,247 | $18,100 | 1 |
| 2024 | $124,525 | $141,454 | $350,618 | $17,272 | 1 |
| 2023 | $330,338 | $131,990 | $304,177 | $16,862 | 1 |
| 2022 | $503,963 | $612,073 | $237,491 | $7,845 | 1 |
| 2021 | $130,628 | $123,053 | $280,261 | $8,513 | 1 |
| 2020 | $287,487 | $71,316 | $335,668 | $14,544 | 1 |
| 2019 | $556,167 | $143,653 | $405,397 | $13,951 | 1 |
About Chinese School of San Diego
Based on IRS filings
Chinese School of San Diego is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $338K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chinese School of San Diego is led by Sally T. Wong-Avery, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sally T. Wong-Avery
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gayle Hom
Director
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yan-Tsyh Chang
Director
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cassandra Wong
School Princ
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$31K (2021) → $55K (2025)
Natasha C. Wong
Secretary
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Wong
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Tom Hom (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Albert Wong (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Terry Ngo (2019–2021) — School Princ
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $55K, to Cassandra Wong (School Princ).
Frequently asked questions about Chinese School of San Diego
How much does Chinese School of San Diego give each year?
Chinese School of San Diego gave $18K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $17K across 1 grant.
How large is Chinese School of San Diego?
Chinese School of San Diego reported $338K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $616K.
What is Chinese School of San Diego?
Chinese School of San Diego is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $338K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Chinese School of San Diego operate?
Chinese School of San Diego has awarded grants in California.
What is Chinese School of San Diego's EIN?
Chinese School of San Diego's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0551778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
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