Fong Family Foundation
Fong Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Mountain View, California. Its 2022 filing reports 27 grants totaling $654,253 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as children’s relief, food access, health, housing, and religious missions.
Fong Family Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $-3,916
- -124.2% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $10,102
- -98.5% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fong Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1933 Adams Ct, Mountain View, CA 94040
Phone: (650) 903-1969
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fong Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 27 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2022 grantees are located in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Fong Family Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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
In 2022 it made 27 grants totaling $654K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FL | For Donation to Charities | $496,853 |
| Fifth Home of Christ Church Cupertino, CA | To Support Evangelistic Mission Work | $35,000 |
| Care Atlanta, GA | To Support Their Work | $11,500 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc Fairfield, CT | To Support Their Humanitarian Work | $11,500 |
| Mercy Ships Garden Valley, TX | To Support Their Work | $10,000 |
| Dreams in Deed International Denver, CO | To Support Their Work | $10,000 |
| American Bible Society Philadelphia, PA | To Support Evangelistic Mission Work | $9,000 |
| OMF International Littleton, CO | To Support Ministry Work Related to Christian Religion | $8,400 |
| Cityteam San Jose San Jose, CA | To Support Their Work | $8,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Merrifield, VA | To Support Their Work | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-3,916 | $10,102 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $14,018 | $16,153 | $661,672 | $654,253 | 27 | $661,672 | $19,632 | $27,131 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grantees included organizations whose own missions span several areas. Save the Children Federation describes its work as children’s relief and development; Feeding America describes its mission as advancing equitable access to nutritious food. Habitat for Humanity says it seeks to eliminate poverty housing and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. MAP International describes itself as a Christian organization providing medicines and health supplies to people in need. Other recipients describe missions involving Bible access, Christian evangelism and missions, and healing for people with drug addiction.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $654,253. The available filing data does not specify a typical grant size. The 2023 filing reports no grants.
Notable 2022 grants included $11,500 to Save the Children Federation Inc, $9,000 to American Bible Society, $7,000 to Food for the Poor Inc, $5,000 to Operation Dawn, $3,500 to MAP International Inc, and $3,000 each to Chinese Christian Mission Inc and Habitat for Humanity Inc. Feeding America received $2,400.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Hilda Fong Shou as President & CFO; Laurence Y Fong as Secretary and Director; and Elaine Hl Soo and Cathrynn L Frederick as Directors.
Fong Family Foundation is led by Hilda Fong Shou, President & CFO since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Hilda Fong Shou
President & CFO
President → President & CFO, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathrynn L. Frederick
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Elaine Hl Soo
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Laurence Y. Fong
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lydia Kw Fong (2022) — CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2023. "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 Fong Family Foundation
What does Fong Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grantees included organizations whose own missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fong Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Fong Family Foundation make grants?
The listed 2022 grantees are located in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and California.
What is Fong Family Foundation's EIN?
Fong Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3637172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2023.
Does Fong Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2023
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