G and W Foundation
G and W Foundation is a private foundation based in Artesia, California. Its 2025 filing describes charitable activity in missionary and Christian school programs and community service.
G and W Foundation at a glance
In short: G and W Foundation gave $55K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 64% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,778
- +341.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +175.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,980
- +60.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $73,251
- +64.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (7 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to G and W Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 17020 Alburtis Ave, Artesia, CA 90701
Phone: (213) 503-2798
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who G and W Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hanwoori Presbyterian Church ($31K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is G and W Foundation open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 11 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 27% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $55K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hanwoori Presbyterian Church Riverside, CA | Missionary/Christion School & Community Service | $30,500 |
| Ji Hye Kim Cypress, CA | Missionary/Christion School & Community Service | $10,000 |
| Cerritos Presby Church Artesia, CA | Missionary/Christion School & Community Service | $3,078 |
| Cypress HS Ed Fdn Cypress, CA | Missionary/Christion School & Community Service | $3,000 |
| Grace Christian School of CypressGC Cypress, CA | Missionary/Christion School & Community Service | $2,300 |
| CPC Artesia, CA | Missionary/Christion School & Community Service | $2,000 |
| Landell PTA Cypress, CA | Missionary/Christion School & Community Service | $1,000 |
| Jung Hee Kim Cypress, CA | Missionary/Christion School & Community Service | $1,000 |
| CL Academy Ray Cerritos, CA | Missionary/Christion School & Community Service | $800 |
| Cypress High School KPO Cypress, CA | Missionary/Christion School & Community Service | $600 |
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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 | $73,251 | $80,907 | $56,248 | $54,778 | 11 | $54,778 | $4,387 |
| 2024 | $44,589 | $40,356 | $13,400 | $12,400 | 4 | $12,400 | — |
| 2023 | $15,022 | $20,026 | $5,500 | $5,500 | 6 | $5,500 | $14 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is “Missionary/Christian School Program & Community Service.” Its 2025 grants went to recipients including a church, schools and school-related organizations, a foundation, and individuals; the grants were listed for “Missionary/Christion School & Community Service.”
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $54,778. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $30,500, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest grants were $30,500 to Hanwoori Presbyterian Church, $10,000 to Ji Hye Kim, $3,078 to Cerritos Presby Church, $3,000 to CYPRESS HS ED FDN, and $2,300 to Grace Christian School of CypressGC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mike Chun Sok Pak as President and MyeongJin Pak as Secretary.
G and W Foundation is led by Mike Chun Sok Pak, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mike Chun Sok Pak
President
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
MyeongJin Pak
Secretary
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 G and W Foundation
How much does G and W Foundation give each year?
G and W Foundation gave $55K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 4 grants.
What is G and W Foundation's typical grant size?
G and W Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,980, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from G and W Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does G and W Foundation give grants?
G and W Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cypress, CA (7 grants) and Artesia, CA (2 grants).
Does G and W Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on G and W Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Missionary/Christion School & Community Service" (11 grants).
Who are G and W Foundation's largest grantees?
G and W Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hanwoori Presbyterian Church ($30,500), Ji Hye Kim ($10,000) and Cerritos Presby Church ($3,078), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is G and W Foundation?
G and W Foundation reported $73K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $81K.
What does G and W Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is “Missionary/Christian School Program & Community Service.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from G and W Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is G and W Foundation's EIN?
G and W Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2139383. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does G and W 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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