Ellen G and Edward G Wong

Private foundation · Grantmaker Encinitas, CA EIN: 20-1740894

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.

Key facts about Ellen G and Edward G Wong

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.

EIN
20-1740894
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$6,800
Grants made (2025)
2
Average grant
$3,400
Median grant
$3,400
Total assets
$127,301
Primary geography
California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$127K

-5.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$7K

-32.0% YoY

Grant Count

2

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-32.0% YoY

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 2 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Cities

San DiegoEl CajonEncinitasSan DieoAzusaCarlsbadLa MesaOceanside

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K26 grants20196 grants20202 grants20214 grants20222 grants20232 grants20242 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2025) to $169K (2019). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $7K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2025

The San Diego Military Outreach Min: $3KThe San Diego MilitaryOutreach Min$3KSan Diego Food Bank: $3KSan Diego Food Bank$3K

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

12<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The San Diego Military Outreach Min La Mesa, CAGeneral Fund$3,400
San Diego Food Bank San Diego, CAGeneral Fund$3,400

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2019202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$127,301$135,267$146,421
Revenue$13$13$13
Expenses$7,979$11,167$8,970
Qualifying Distributions$6,800$10,000$7,800
Net Investment Income$13$13$13
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
  2. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

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