Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc
The Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $2,020,500 to charitable organizations.
Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc gave $2.0M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $135K), top state New York. 80% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,020,500
- +63.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $134,700
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,000
- Total assets
- $87,981,963
- +2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 80% first-time grantees (12 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Plastpro 5200 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: (310) 693-8200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($100,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 29 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (42%), California (32%), North Carolina (13%), Georgia (12%), and Texas (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
80%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 15 grantees (80%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $126K; repeat grants $170K. How we count
Medians: $62K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 49% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2023) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $500,000 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | General Support | $500,000 |
| St Paul & St Andrew United Methodist Church NYC, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry Arden, NC | General Support | $250,000 |
| The Home Depot Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Support | $250,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $100,000 |
| UCLA Endowed Chair - Gene Block Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $24,000 |
| Houston Arboretum Nature Center Houston, TX | General Support | $15,000 |
| Keep Bel-Air Beautiful Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,981,963 | $4,595,310 | $1,968,473 | $2,020,500 | 15 | $2,088,019 | $3,336,786 | $4,261,608 |
| 2023 | $85,787,081 | $7,274,654 | $648,581 | $1,237,500 | 10 | $1,259,796 | $2,014,437 | $4,022,347 |
| 2022 | $80,096,216 | $55,541,918 | $5,986,200 | $1,610,500 | 4 | $1,615,674 | $440,977 | $1,472,471 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.3M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a university, a church, a community ministry, a museum, and environmental and civic organizations. The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center describes its mission as educating people of all ages about the natural environment and protecting and enhancing the Arboretum as a sanctuary for native plants and animals. The Los Angeles Police Museum says it collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets the history of the Los Angeles Police Department. The Atlantic Legal Foundation describes its mission as advancing the rule of law through advocacy on limited and efficient government, free enterprise, individual liberty, property rights, effective education, and the use of sound science in judicial and regulatory proceedings and rulemaking. Addiction Education Society says it provides public education, information, resources, and presentations about substance addiction and its impacts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $2,020,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median of $24,000. The largest listed grants were $500,000 each to Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California and Columbia University in the City of New York. Other notable grants were $250,000 each to St Paul & St Andrew United Methodist Church, Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry, and The Home Depot Foundation; and $100,000 each to Columbia University for its annual dinner and the UCLA Endowed Chair – Gene Block. The listed grants were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Shirley Wang as president and trustee, Walter W Wang as secretary and trustee, and Walter Wang Jr as an officer.
Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc is led by Shirley W. Wang, President & Trustee on every filing since 2022; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shirley W. Wang
President & Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter W. Wang
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter Wang Jr.
Officer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$15K (2023) → $25K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Walter Wang Jr (Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc
How much does Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc give each year?
Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc gave $2.0M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 10 grants.
What is Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $24,000, and its average grant was $134,700, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc that year got $126K on average.
Where does Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc give grants?
Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (32%) and North Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants) and Newyork, NY (3 grants).
Does Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California ($500,000), Columbia University in the City of New York ($500,000) and St Paul & St Andrew United Methodist Church ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($100,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc?
Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc reported $88.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.3M (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 does Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a university, a church, a community ministry, a museum, and environmental and civic organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc's EIN?
Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2012421. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation Inc 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 2022–2024
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