Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation
The Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation is a private foundation based in Mountain View, California. It reported giving $100,078 through 13 grants in 2024; its filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation at a glance
In short: Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation gave $100K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,078
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,698
- -26.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,871,353
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 425 N Whisman Road 600, Mountain View, CA 94043
Phone: (650) 969-4860
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Renewal Foundation ($33K across 3 grants). Together the top 9 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 23% to Illinois, 8% to Arizona, and 5% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 115% of 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
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2019) to $100K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $100K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal Foundation Inc Diamond Bar, CA | Charity | $16,896 |
| SOAR Foundation Fremont, CA | Charity | $15,738 |
| Judson University Elgin, IL | Charity | $13,000 |
| Judson University Elgin, IL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Renewal Foundation Inc Diamond Bar, CA | Charity | $9,229 |
| Tempe Church Tempe, AZ | Charity | $8,000 |
| Children's Corner Los Altos, CA | Charity | $7,500 |
| Renewal Foundation Diamond Bar, CA | Charity | $7,183 |
| United Moms Charity Association Inc Cranbury, NJ | Charity | $4,532 |
| Kingdom Causes Inc dba City Net Long Beach, CA | Charity | $3,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,871,353 | $53,503 | $121,658 | $100,078 | 13 | $100,078 | $38,269 | — |
| 2023 | $1,940,353 | $46,903 | $118,044 | $94,010 | 9 | $94,010 | $32,625 | — |
| 2022 | $2,121,468 | $2,247,870 | $111,267 | $98,762 | 9 | $102,187 | $19,567 | $89,145 |
| 2021 | $4,668 | $1 | $900 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $5,567 | $12,000 | $7,310 | $3,700 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $877 | $5 | $1,210 | $1,200 | Total only | — | $5 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations. Among its grantees, United Moms Charity Association Inc describes its work as providing education assistance to needy children, recognizing students for community service, supplying food and clothing to low-income and homeless people, and teaching English or Chinese to senior citizens. JW House describes its mission as keeping families together during medical crises by providing a welcoming home near a hospital.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $100,078. Grants ranged from $500 to $16,896, with a median of $7,500. The largest listed grants included $16,896 to Renewal Foundation Inc, $15,738 to SOAR Foundation, and two grants to Judson University for $13,000 and $10,000. Other listed awards included $8,000 to Tempe Church, $7,500 to Children’s Corner, and $4,532 to United Moms Charity Association Inc. JW House received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Wang as Secretary, Chia Fan as CFO, and Edward Wang as Vice President.
Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chia Fan
CFO
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Edward Wang
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Peter Wang
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Li Jen Wang (2019–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation
How much does Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation give each year?
Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation gave $100K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $94K across 9 grants.
What is Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation's typical grant size?
Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,698, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation give grants?
Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation gives mostly in California: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (23%) and Arizona (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Diamond Bar, CA (3 grants), Elgin, IL (2 grants) and Los Altos, CA (2 grants).
Does Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (13 grants).
Who are Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation's largest grantees?
Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Renewal Foundation ($33,308 across 3 grants), Judson University ($23,000 across 2 grants) and SOAR Foundation ($15,738), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation?
Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $54K.
What does Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation's EIN?
Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1288304. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 7, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Li Jen Wang Charity Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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