Tung Family Foundation
The Tung Family Foundation was a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2019 filing is marked as its final return: the foundation stated that it voluntarily terminated and transferred all its assets to a donor-advised fund at Fidelity Charitable. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Tung Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Tung Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 24 grants in 2019 (avg $43K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $1,024,527
- Grants made (2019)
- 24
- Average grant
- $42,689
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Ohio (96% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Tung Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2019 final filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This describes the foundation’s stated policy on that filing; the foundation appears to have terminated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 45 East 72Nd Street No 14C, New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 439-0877
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tung Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was Fidelity Charitable ($984K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 24 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2019, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 3% to recipients in New York. The listed grants also included recipients in Minnesota, California, and Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 24 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $983,697 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | Care for the trees of the park and plant new ones | $15,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Albert Lea, MN | General Purpose | $4,500 |
| Stanford Fund Stanford, CA | For Stanford's Scholarship Program | $3,000 |
| The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund New York, NY | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| All Souls Church New York, NY | Support the Church's Various Outreach Programs | $2,400 |
| Musicians Foundation New York, NY | Support programs to provide financial assistance to musicians in critical need | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Support Health Services Programs | $2,000 |
| 564 Park Avenue Preservation Fdn New York, NY | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Concerts in Motion New York, NY | Bring the joy of music to the elderly ill home bound in nyc | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $94,452 | $1,045,551 | $1,024,527 | 24 | $77,827 | $42,057 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tung Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2019 grants included support for a range of organizations. For example, the Musician’s Foundation says it assists professional musicians and their families in need; Concerts in Motion says it provides concerts to homebound, hospitalized, and otherwise isolated people; and James Lenox House Association says it provides housing and supportive services to older adults. Other 2019 recipients included organizations whose stated missions concern children’s creativity, support for artists, education, literacy, health services, and humanitarian emergencies.
Grantmaking
In 2019, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $1,024,527. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $983,697, with a median of $1,000. The largest grant was $983,697 to Fidelity Charitable for general purpose. Other notable grants included $15,000 to Central Park Conservancy for care of the park’s trees and planting new ones; $4,500 to the International Rescue Committee for general purpose; $3,000 to the Stanford Fund for its scholarship program; and $2,500 to The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund for general purpose.
Other 2019 grants included $2,000 each to the Musician’s Foundation and Planned Parenthood, and $1,000 to Concerts in Motion. The foundation also gave $500 to James Lenox House Association, Lulu & Leo Fund, and Fractured Atlas, and smaller grants to The Thacher School ($300) and Darien Book Aid Plan ($200).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2019 filing listed Alison Tung as president and treasurer, and Vanessa Tung as secretary.
Tung Family Foundation is led by Alison Tung, President & Treasurer on the 2019 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Alison Tung
President & Treasurer
New on the 2019 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Tung
Secretary
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "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 Tung Family Foundation
How much does Tung Family Foundation give each year?
Tung Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 24 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Tung Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Tung Family Foundation's median grant in 2019 was $1,000, and its average grant was $42,689, across 24 grants on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tung Family Foundation give grants?
Tung Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (16 grants).
Does Tung Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of Tung Family Foundation's 2019 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tung Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Tung Family Foundation's largest 2019 grantees include Fidelity Charitable ($983,697), Central Park Conservancy ($15,000) and International Rescue Committee ($4,500), according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2019 grant dollars.
What does Tung Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2019 grants included support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tung Family Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2019 final filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Tung Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, Tung Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Tung Family Foundation's EIN?
Tung Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1712363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Does Tung Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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