Ellen G and Edward G Wong
Ellen G and Edward G Wong is a private foundation, based in Encinitas, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $127K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $13.
Ellen G and Edward G Wong at a glance
In short: Ellen G and Edward G Wong gave $7K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,800
- -32.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,400
- -32.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,400
- Total assets
- $127,301
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ellen G and Edward G Wong funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The San Diego Military Outreach Min ($3K). Together the top 2 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ellen G and Edward G Wong gives
- Giving fell 81% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2025) to $169K (2019). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The San Diego Military Outreach Min La Mesa, CA | General Fund | $3,400 |
| San Diego Food Bank San Diego, CA | General Fund | $3,400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $127,301 | $13 | $7,979 | $6,800 | 2 | $6,800 | $13 |
| 2024 | $135,267 | $13 | $11,167 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 | $13 |
| 2023 | $146,421 | $13 | $8,970 | $7,800 | 2 | $7,800 | $13 |
| 2022 | $155,377 | $13 | $36,144 | $35,000 | 4 | $35,000 | $13 |
| 2021 | $191,508 | $30,022 | $37,585 | $35,500 | 2 | $35,500 | $22 |
| 2020 | $199,071 | $20,314 | $45,594 | $43,000 | 6 | — | $49 |
| 2019 | $224,351 | $77,850 | $170,758 | $169,000 | 26 | — | $47,850 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ellen G and Edward G Wong is led by Herman H. Wong, Director & President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Herman H. Wong
Director & President
Director & V.president → Director & President, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Carol Y. Wong
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Debra A. Wong
Director, 3vptrea & Secretary
Director, Treasurer & Secretary → Director, 3vptrea & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John C. Henry
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Linda Knarreborg
Director & 2nd V.presi
Director & 3rd V.presi → Director & 2nd V.presi, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Pauline L. Wong Dvm
Director & 1st Vpres
Director & 2nd V.presi → Director & 1st Vpres, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Victor Knarreborg
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Edward G. Wong (2019–2024) — Director & President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ellen G and Edward G Wong
How much does Ellen G and Edward G Wong give each year?
Ellen G and Edward G Wong gave $7K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 2 grants.
How large is Ellen G and Edward G Wong?
Ellen G and Edward G Wong reported $127K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $13.
Where does Ellen G and Edward G Wong operate?
Ellen G and Edward G Wong has awarded grants in California.
What is Ellen G and Edward G Wong's EIN?
Ellen G and Edward G Wong's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1740894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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