The Martin Wong Foundation
The Martin Wong Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $110K.
The Martin Wong Foundation at a glance
In short: The Martin Wong Foundation gave $75K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,000
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $5,930,764
- +38.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Martin Wong Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York University ($15K). Together the top 4 received $60K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Martin Wong Foundation gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 61% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $75K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York University New York, NY | Art Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Sandra Fabara Art Program for Childrend Gardiner, NY | Art Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Humboldt State University Arcata, CA | Art Scholarship | $15,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
| Arizona State University Tempe, AZ | Art Scholarship | $15,000 |
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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 | $5,930,764 | $191,509 | $85,802 | $75,000 | 5 | $84,228 | $109,935 | $137,138 |
| 2023 | $4,288,642 | $135,681 | $69,563 | $60,000 | 5 | $68,175 | $59,293 | $66,998 |
| 2022 | $4,222,524 | $73,856 | $83,684 | $50,000 | 5 | $82,145 | $47,317 | $63,920 |
| 2021 | $4,232,352 | $62,725 | $62,468 | $50,000 | 5 | $58,396 | $26,653 | — |
| 2020 | $4,232,095 | $121,797 | $53,687 | $50,000 | 5 | — | $22,787 | $50,374 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Martin Wong Foundation reported a distributable amount of $137K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Martin Wong Foundation is led by Gary Ware, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Ware
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Fie
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Georgia Fie
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Moe
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louise Siddons
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Broda
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrianna Fie
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doryun Chong
Honorary Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Marci Kwon
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mimi Paplant
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Johnson
Vice President
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 The Martin Wong Foundation
How much does The Martin Wong Foundation give each year?
The Martin Wong Foundation gave $75K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 5 grants.
What is The Martin Wong Foundation's typical grant size?
The Martin Wong Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Martin Wong Foundation give grants?
The Martin Wong Foundation's top state is New York, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (40%) and Arizona (20%).
Does The Martin Wong Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Martin Wong Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Art Scholarship" (5 grants).
Who are The Martin Wong Foundation's largest grantees?
The Martin Wong Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New York University ($15,000), Sandra Fabara Art Program for Childrend ($15,000) and Humboldt State University ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Martin Wong Foundation?
The Martin Wong Foundation reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $137K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Martin Wong Foundation's EIN?
The Martin Wong Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2160877. 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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