The Paul and Lucy Hoang Foundation
The Paul and Lucy Hoang Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2017 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $894K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $43K. Net investment income was $38K.
The Paul and Lucy Hoang Foundation at a glance
In short: The Paul and Lucy Hoang Foundation gave $43K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $43,200
- -21.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,640
- -37.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $894,250
- +1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Paul and Lucy Hoang Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Abandoned Little Angels ($30K). Together the top 5 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 17 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Paul and Lucy Hoang Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 78% 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 2017 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2022) to $137K (2020). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abandoned Little Angels Houston, TX | Operating Purpose of Organization | $30,000 |
| Carmel Cares Carmel, CA | Operating Purposes of Organization | $7,500 |
| Christus Ministries Culver City, CA | Operating Funds of the Charity | $5,000 |
| Grace in His Hands Tomball, TX | Operating Purpose of Organization | $500 |
| St Michael the Archangel Catholic Houston, TX | Operating Purposes of Charity | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $894,250 | $68,837 | $55,346 | $43,200 | 5 | $43,200 | $38,123 | $55,175 |
| 2024 | $880,759 | $47,882 | $66,173 | $55,000 | 4 | $55,000 | $24,593 | — |
| 2023 | $899,050 | $28,403 | $50,816 | $40,300 | 3 | $40,300 | $18,714 | $96,823 |
| 2022 | $921,463 | $48,477 | $52,216 | $40,000 | 3 | $40,000 | $24,923 | $92,016 |
| 2021 | $925,202 | $69,349 | $102,404 | $85,000 | 2 | $88,000 | $31,850 | $40,939 |
| 2020 | $958,257 | $236,314 | $148,459 | $137,000 | 5 | — | $6,826 | $54,716 |
| 2019 | $933,227 | $505,213 | $81,002 | $69,100 | 4 | — | $12,888 | — |
| 2017 | $443,823 | $500,000 | $56,177 | $55,000 | 2 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Paul and Lucy Hoang Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Paul and Lucy Hoang Foundation is led by Paul Hoang, President on every filing since 2017; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Hoang
President
On filings since 2017
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ansel Hoang
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2017
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Nguyen
Vice President
On filings since 2017
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madison Hoang
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2017–2025. "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 Paul and Lucy Hoang Foundation
How much does The Paul and Lucy Hoang Foundation give each year?
The Paul and Lucy Hoang Foundation gave $43K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $55K across 4 grants.
What is The Paul and Lucy Hoang Foundation's typical grant size?
The Paul and Lucy Hoang Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,640, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Paul and Lucy Hoang Foundation give grants?
The Paul and Lucy Hoang Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does The Paul and Lucy Hoang Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Paul and Lucy Hoang Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Paul and Lucy Hoang Foundation's largest grantees?
The Paul and Lucy Hoang Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Abandoned Little Angels ($30,000), Carmel Cares ($7,500) and Christus Ministries ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Paul and Lucy Hoang Foundation?
The Paul and Lucy Hoang Foundation reported $894K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (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 Paul and Lucy Hoang Foundation's EIN?
The Paul and Lucy Hoang Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4830955. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2017–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2017 (received by the IRS September 4, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 23, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Paul and Lucy Hoang 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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