The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation
The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with each listed grant designated for general support.
The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation gave $27K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,850
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,238
- -75.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $333,869
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1055 E Colorado Blvd 500, Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone: (310) 710-3789
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alhambra Christina Fellowship ($5K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. California accounted for 46% of grant dollars, followed by Illinois (13%), Oklahoma (11%), Arizona (9%), and Texas (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation gives
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 284% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $5K (2020) to $36K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alhambra Christina Fellowship Alhambra, CA | For General Support | $5,000 |
| West Coast Christian Conference San Francisco, CA | For General Support | $3,200 |
| Voice of the Martyrs Bartlesville, OK | For General Support | $3,000 |
| Flagstaff Christian Fellowship Flagstaff, AZ | For General Support | $2,500 |
| OnePassion Ministries Dallas, TX | For General Support | $2,500 |
| Open the Bible Barrington, IL | For General Support | $2,500 |
| Grace to You Church Panorama City, CA | For General Support | $2,000 |
| Ligonier Ministries Atlanta, GA | For General Support | $2,000 |
| The Master's University Santa Clarita, CA | For General Support | $2,000 |
| WIU Foundation Macomb, IL | For General Support | $1,050 |
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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 | $333,869 | $22,159 | $34,682 | $26,850 | 12 | $26,850 | $14,471 | $17,026 |
| 2023 | $346,392 | $-469 | $34,833 | $27,000 | 3 | $27,450 | — | $16,785 |
| 2022 | $381,694 | $17,021 | $43,241 | $35,700 | 4 | $36,113 | — | $17,015 |
| 2021 | $407,914 | $110,592 | $14,961 | $7,000 | 2 | $7,687 | $98,318 | $18,518 |
| 2020 | $312,283 | $37,569 | $10,588 | $5,000 | 2 | — | $31,269 | $15,298 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K 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
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included Christian ministries, churches, and other organizations. OnePassion Ministries describes its mission as providing resources to encourage a Christian life and training pastors and church leaders in biblical preaching. Open the Bible describes its mission as broadcasting Colin Smith’s Bible teaching; these are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $26,850. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $2,250. Among the recipients were Alhambra Christina Fellowship ($5,000), West Coast Christian Conference ($3,200), Voice of the Martyrs ($3,000), Flagstaff Christian Fellowship ($2,500), OnePassion Ministries ($2,500), and Open the Bible ($2,500). All 12 listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Pong Tsang as Executive Director, Ruth Tsang as President, Dorcas Tsang as Senior Vice President, and Ellen Tsang as Vice President.
The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation is led by Ruth Tsang, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ruth Tsang
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorcas Tsang
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Tsang
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pong Tsang
Executive Directr
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation
How much does The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation give each year?
The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation gave $27K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 3 grants.
What is The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $2,238, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation give grants?
The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation's top state is California, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (13%) and Oklahoma (11%).
Does The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alhambra Christina Fellowship ($5,000), West Coast Christian Conference ($3,200) and Voice of the Martyrs ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation?
The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation reported $334K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included Christian ministries, churches, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation's EIN?
The Ruth and Pong Tsang Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1483532. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ruth and Pong Tsang 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.
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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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