The Lawrence and Sylvia Wong

KALAMAZOO, MI EIN: 38-3244488

The Lawrence and Sylvia Wong is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in KALAMAZOO, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $145K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$145K

+0.3% YoY

Grant Count

25

+4.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-3.7% YoY

About The Lawrence and Sylvia Wong

Based on IRS filings

The Lawrence and Sylvia Wong is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in KALAMAZOO, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $145K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Cities

ANN ARBORARLINGTONAUSTINBATTLE CREEKBENTON HARBORBETHESDACENTREVILLEFERNDALEGALESBURGKALAMAZOONEW ALBANYNILESPortageRESTONSOUTH BENDTHREE RIVERSWATERVLIETWYOMING

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.1201920202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$36K$73K$109K$145K23 grants201924 grants202024 grants202123 grants202224 grants202325 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BE…$16KREAD AND WRITE KALAMAZOO$15KCARNEGIE CENTER FOR ARTS…$12KFOOD BANK OF SOUTH CENTR…$10KKALAMAZOO PUBLIC LIBRARY$10KOPEN DOORS$10KGIRSL SCOUTS HEART OF MI…$9KCRESCENDO MUSIC ACADEMY$8KKALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNI…$6KWESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERS…$6K

Grant Size Distribution

120 grants across all recorded years

120<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton Harbor ($16,000), Read and Write Kalamazoo ($15,000), Carnegie Center for Arts (program) ($12,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
BAT CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL AUSTIN, TXGENERAL OPERATING$1,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BENTON HARBOR BENTON HARBOR, MIGENERAL OPERATING$16,000
CARNEGIE CENTER FOR ARTS (OPER) NEW ALBANY, INGENERAL OPERATING$2,000
CARNEGIE CENTER FOR ARTS (PROGRAM) NEW ALBANY, INMUSIC PROGRAM$12,000
CRESCENDO MUSIC ACADEMY KALAMAZOO, MIGENERAL OPERATING$8,000
FERNWOOD BOTANICAL GARDEN NILES, MIYOUTH EDUCATION$1,000
FOOD BANK OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN BATTLE CREEK, MIGENERAL OPERATING$10,000
FOX MUSIC CENTER KALAMAZOO, MICHARITABLE$3,000
GIRSL SCOUTS HEART OF MICHIGAN KALAMAZOO, MIARTS PROGRAMMING$9,000
KALAMAZOO INSTITUTE OF ARTS KALAMAZOO, MISUMMER ART CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
MICHAEL WONGPRESIDENT/TR
ANNETTE WONGVICE PRESIDE
JAMES VANDERROESTSECRETARY

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lawrence and Sylvia Wong?

The Lawrence and Sylvia Wong is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in KALAMAZOO, MI. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The Lawrence and Sylvia Wong operate?

The Lawrence and Sylvia Wong has awarded grants in Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Texas, Virginia.

What size grants does The Lawrence and Sylvia Wong award?

In 2024, The Lawrence and Sylvia Wong awarded 25 grants totaling $145K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Lawrence and Sylvia Wong's EIN?

The Lawrence and Sylvia Wong's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3244488. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

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

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