The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation
The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation at a glance
In short: The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation gave $149K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Nevada. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $149,236
- +61.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +114.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,949
- -24.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,015,515
- +128.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9890 Hafflinger Lane, Reno, NV 89521
Phone: (212) 302-8970
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Nevada Reno ($102K). Together the top 10 received $146K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 60 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada. Other recipient states were California (4%), North Carolina (3%), Colorado (3%), and Arizona (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 312% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 245% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2021) to $149K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $149K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada Reno Reno, NV | Charitable | $102,486 |
| Reno Philharmonic Reno, NV | Charitable | $10,000 |
| E2 Vegas Las Vegas, NV | Charitable | $9,500 |
| Calvary Chapel Green Valley Henderson, NV | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Epic Church San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| New Horizons Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Catalina High School Foundation Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tunnel 2 Towers Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,015,515 | $1,333,622 | $200,911 | $149,236 | 15 | $149,236 | $1,302,235 | $61,005 |
| 2023 | $882,797 | $46,755 | $154,263 | $92,559 | 7 | $92,559 | $14,240 | $48,139 |
| 2022 | $990,302 | $-993 | $92,058 | $37,480 | 13 | $59,400 | $104 | $53,509 |
| 2021 | $1,085,771 | $41,082 | $100,554 | $36,243 | 13 | $61,819 | $34,503 | $58,663 |
| 2020 | $1,162,032 | $57,115 | $115,779 | $67,140 | 12 | — | $55,293 | $63,108 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a university, arts and community organizations, churches, and charitable organizations. Among the recipients, Samaritan’s Purse describes its own mission as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. The POPS Foundation describes itself as a referral and resource for families interested in adopting orphans from China.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $149,236. Grants ranged from $250 to $102,486, with a median grant of $2,000.
The largest 2024 grants included $102,486 to the University of Nevada Reno, $10,000 to the Reno Philharmonic, and $9,500 to E2 Vegas. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Calvary Chapel Green Valley, Epic Church, Samaritan’s Purse, and New Horizons. Samaritan’s Purse received its grant in 2024; the organization describes its work as spiritual and physical aid to people in need. The POPS Foundation received $250 in 2024 and describes its work as providing adoption information and referrals for families interested in adopting orphans from China.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eugene Wong as trustee, president, and treasurer; Lai Wong as trustee, vice president, and secretary; and Richard Yook and Vanessa C. Wong as trustees.
The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation is led by Eugene Wong, Trustee, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eugene Wong
Trustee, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$500 (2024)
Lai Wong
Trustee, V.p. & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$500 (2024)
Richard Yook
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$500 (2024)
Vanessa C. Wong
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$500 (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $500, to Eugene Wong (Trustee, Pres & Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation
How much does The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation give each year?
The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation gave $149K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $93K across 7 grants.
What is The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation's typical grant size?
The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $9,949, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation give grants?
The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (4 grants) and Henderson, NV (2 grants).
Does The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (15 grants).
Who are The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation's largest grantees?
The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Nevada Reno ($102,486), Reno Philharmonic ($10,000) and E2 Vegas ($9,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation?
The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $149K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a university, arts and community organizations, churches, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation's EIN?
The Eugene and Lai Wong Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2467140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Eugene and Lai Wong 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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