The Yongping and Fei GU Foundation
The Yongping and Fei GU Foundation is a private foundation, based in West Bloomfield, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $328K.
The Yongping and Fei GU Foundation at a glance
In short: The Yongping and Fei GU Foundation gave $15K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- -98.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,000
- -99.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $11,609,588
- +48.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (87% 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 Yongping and Fei GU Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Villanova University ($13K across 3 grants). Together the top 3 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $1.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Villanova University Villanova, PA | Donation to Fund Scholarships for Students in STEM | $10,000 |
| Villanova University Villanova, PA | Donation to Fund Scholarships for Students in STEM | $2,000 |
| Villanova University Villanova, PA | Donation to Fund Scholarships for Students in STEM | $1,000 |
| Automotive Hall of Fame Dearborn, MI | Automotive Engineering Student Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Engineering Society of Detroit Southfield, MI | Student Scholarship in Engineering | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,609,588 | $3,500,000 | $485 | $15,000 | 5 | $327,858 |
| 2024 | $7,819,554 | $3,500,000 | $1,001,475 | $1,001,000 | 2 | $182,079 |
| 2023 | $5,138,950 | $5,150,000 | $11,050 | $10,000 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Yongping and Fei GU Foundation is led by Yong Ping Gu, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Yong Ping Gu
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fei Lin
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grace Xiang Gu
Board Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Gu
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Yongping and Fei GU Foundation
How much does The Yongping and Fei GU Foundation give each year?
The Yongping and Fei GU Foundation gave $15K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 2 grants.
What is The Yongping and Fei GU Foundation's typical grant size?
The Yongping and Fei GU Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Yongping and Fei GU Foundation give grants?
The Yongping and Fei GU Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Villanova, PA (3 grants).
Does The Yongping and Fei GU Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Yongping and Fei GU Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation to Fund Scholarships for Students in STEM" (3 grants).
Who are The Yongping and Fei GU Foundation's largest grantees?
The Yongping and Fei GU Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Villanova University ($13,000 across 3 grants), Automotive Hall of Fame ($1,000) and Engineering Society of Detroit ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Yongping and Fei GU Foundation?
The Yongping and Fei GU Foundation reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What is The Yongping and Fei GU Foundation's EIN?
The Yongping and Fei GU Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4328103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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