The W W Sun Family Foundation
The W W Sun Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Rancho P V, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $419K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $13K.
The W W Sun Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The W W Sun Family Foundation gave $18K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,050
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $3,610
- Median grant
- $4,050
- Total assets
- $418,521
- Primary geography
- California (72% 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 W W Sun Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Peninsula Education Foundation ($5K). Together the top 5 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (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 W W Sun Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). 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 $15K (2022) to $19K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Education Foundation Palos Verdes Penn, CA | Education Development | $5,000 |
| MAD Foundation Inc New York City, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Glory Lutheran Church Torrance, CA | Church Charity | $4,050 |
| UCLA EDUEngineering Torrance, CA | Culture advancement | $3,000 |
| PV Junior Lomita, CA | General fund for religion | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $418,521 | $22,628 | $18,094 | $18,050 | 5 | $18,050 | $12,584 |
| 2022 | $391,214 | $12,833 | $14,533 | $14,500 | 5 | $14,500 | $2,833 |
| 2021 | $392,914 | $47,367 | $18,607 | $18,525 | 8 | $18,525 | $7,367 |
| 2020 | $364,154 | $65,352 | $17,134 | $17,000 | 8 | — | $5,352 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The W W Sun Family Foundation is led by Wendy Sun, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wendy Sun
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alice Sun
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 W W Sun Family Foundation
How much does The W W Sun Family Foundation give each year?
The W W Sun Family Foundation gave $18K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The W W Sun Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The W W Sun Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,050, and its average grant was $3,610, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The W W Sun Family Foundation give grants?
The W W Sun Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Torrance, CA (2 grants).
Does The W W Sun Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of The W W Sun Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The W W Sun Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The W W Sun Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Peninsula Education Foundation ($5,000), MAD Foundation Inc ($5,000) and Glory Lutheran Church ($4,050), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The W W Sun Family Foundation?
The W W Sun Family Foundation reported $419K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $23K.
What is The W W Sun Family Foundation's EIN?
The W W Sun Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0640730. 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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