Hwei Lin and Thomas Sung Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker New York, NY EIN: 82-3662877

Hwei Lin and Thomas Sung Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $107K. Net investment income was $120K.

Key facts about Hwei Lin and Thomas Sung Foundation Inc

In short: Hwei Lin and Thomas Sung Foundation Inc gave $107K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
82-3662877
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$106,900
Grants made (2024)
9
Average grant
$11,878
Median grant
$500
Total assets
$3,667,999
Primary geography
Florida (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.7M

+5.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$107K

-47.6% YoY

Grant Count

9

-52.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$12K

+10.5% YoY

How Hwei Lin and Thomas Sung Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). 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

10states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.

Cities

SarasotaNew YorkGainesvilleKanabChesthillColumbusNewingtonPhiladelphiaBrooklynCos CobDallasGreenwichPort WashingtonSt Clair ShoresTallahasseeWalterboro

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K16 grants2020 9 grants2021 1 grant2022 19 grants2023 9 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $204K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $107K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

University of Florida Foundation Inc: $100KUniversity of FloridaFoundation Inc$100KNew York Chinese School: $5KNew York Chinese School$5KAlzheimer's Research Association: $500Alzheimer's ResearchAssociation$500The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art: $500The John and Mable RinglingMuseum of Art$500Best Friends Animal Society: $500Best Friends Animal Society$500ASPCA: $350ASPCA$350Sparcc: $200Sparcc$200Gigi's: $200Gigi's$200Conneticut Humane Society: $150Conneticut Humane Society$150

The largest 2024 recipient was University of Florida Foundation Inc ($100K). Together the top 9 received $107K.

Grant Size Distribution

54 grants across all recorded years

48<$50K1$50–100K5$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 54 (89%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Florida Foundation Inc Gainesville, FLContribution$100,000
New York Chinese School New York, NYContribution$4,500
Alzheimer's Research Association St Clair Shores, MIContribution$500
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Sarasota, FLContribution$500
Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UTContribution$500
ASPCA New York, NYContribution$350
Sparcc Sarasota, FLContribution$200
Gigi's Columbus, OHContribution$200
Conneticut Humane Society Newington, CTContribution$150

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$3,667,999$3,464,810$3,421,076
Revenue$316,499$352,887$253,218
Expenses$113,310$207,353$7,562
Qualifying Distributions$112,544$207,353$7,562
Net Investment Income$119,956$111,066$98,642

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Hwei Lin and Thomas Sung Foundation Inc is led by Thomas Sung, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Thomas Sung

    President

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hwei Lin Sung

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jill Sung

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Vera Sung

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Hwei Lin and Thomas Sung Foundation Inc

How much does Hwei Lin and Thomas Sung Foundation Inc give each year?

Hwei Lin and Thomas Sung Foundation Inc gave $107K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $204K across 19 grants.

What is Hwei Lin and Thomas Sung Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Hwei Lin and Thomas Sung Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $11,878, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Hwei Lin and Thomas Sung Foundation Inc give grants?

Hwei Lin and Thomas Sung Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Sarasota, FL (2 grants).

Does Hwei Lin and Thomas Sung Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Hwei Lin and Thomas Sung Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (9 grants).

Who are Hwei Lin and Thomas Sung Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Hwei Lin and Thomas Sung Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Florida Foundation Inc ($100,000), New York Chinese School ($4,500) and Alzheimer's Research Association ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Hwei Lin and Thomas Sung Foundation Inc?

Hwei Lin and Thomas Sung Foundation Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $316K.

What is Hwei Lin and Thomas Sung Foundation Inc's EIN?

Hwei Lin and Thomas Sung Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3662877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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