Washington Sycip Family Foundation
The Washington Sycip Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its 2024 filing describes giving restrictions that include educational institutions and organizations promoting understanding and appreciation of Asian culture in the United States and fostering relationships between people in the U.S. and Asia.
Washington Sycip Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Washington Sycip Family Foundation gave $18K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,131
- -53.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -43.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,395
- -17.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $318
- Total assets
- $313,644
- +0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (81% 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 Washington Sycip Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a letter request as the application material and identifies educational institutions and organizations promoting understanding and appreciation of Asian culture in the U.S. and fostering relationships between people of the U.S. and Asia as restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Washington Sycip Family Foundation
Mailing address: 220 Montgomery Street Ph 10, San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (415) 677-9516
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Washington Sycip Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Global Conservation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 118 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in San Francisco, California. In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 17% to New Hampshire, 2% to Massachusetts, and less than 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Washington Sycip Family Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $318; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $318 first-time, $259 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $18K (2024) to $90K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Conservation San Francisco, CA | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy Exeter, NH | Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| Uc Davis Foundation Davis, CA | Charitable Purposes | $1,800 |
| Phillipine International Aid Burlingame, CA | Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
| The Stanford Fund Stanford, CA | Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| California Academy of Sciences San Francisco, CA | Charitable Purposes | $318 |
| Fine Arts Museum San Francisco, CA | Charitable Purposes | $318 |
| Harvard Business School Boston, MA | Charitable Purposes | $200 |
| School Year Abroad North Andover, MA | Charitable Purposes | $200 |
| Golden Gate Nat'l Park San Francisco, CA | Charitable Purposes | $125 |
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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 | $313,644 | $47,599 | $46,504 | $18,131 | 13 | $18,131 | $45,931 |
| 2023 | $312,549 | $-81,402 | $147,402 | $38,744 | 23 | $38,744 | $4,842 |
| 2022 | $609,906 | $-45,187 | $92,281 | $64,759 | 27 | $64,759 | $7,405 |
| 2021 | $648,365 | $-90,761 | $121,664 | $89,860 | 28 | $89,860 | $20,121 |
| 2020 | $860,790 | $-129,193 | $59,143 | $50,214 | 27 | — | $9,259 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists educational institutions and organizations promoting understanding and appreciation of Asian culture in the U.S. and fostering relationships between people in the U.S. and Asia as award restrictions.
Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Global Conservation says its mission is to protect important and endangered UNESCO World Heritage sites and national parks in developing countries. The California Academy of Sciences describes itself as a scientific and educational institution focused on regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. School Year Abroad says it provides high school students opportunities to study in Spain, Italy, or France. KQED describes its work as providing community-supported media, convening dialogue, bringing the arts to audiences, and supporting students and teachers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $18,131. Grants ranged from $50 to $10,000, with a median of $318. The largest grants included $10,000 to Global Conservation, $3,000 to Phillips Exeter Academy, $1,800 to UC Davis Foundation, and $1,500 to Philippine International Aid. Other reported grants included $500 to The Stanford Fund and $318 each to the California Academy of Sciences and the Fine Arts Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
George Sycip was listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Washington Sycip Family Foundation is led by George Sycip, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George Sycip
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 Washington Sycip Family Foundation
How much does Washington Sycip Family Foundation give each year?
Washington Sycip Family Foundation gave $18K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $39K across 23 grants.
What is Washington Sycip Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Washington Sycip Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $318, and its average grant was $1,395, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Washington Sycip Family Foundation that year got $318 on average.
Where does Washington Sycip Family Foundation give grants?
Washington Sycip Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (5 grants).
Who are Washington Sycip Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Washington Sycip Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Global Conservation ($10,000), Phillips Exeter Academy ($3,000) and Uc Davis Foundation ($1,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Washington Sycip Family Foundation?
Washington Sycip Family Foundation reported $314K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $48K.
What does Washington Sycip Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists educational institutions and organizations promoting understanding and appreciation of Asian culture in the U.S. and fostering relationships between people in the U.S. and Asia as award restrictions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Washington Sycip Family Foundation?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Washington Sycip Family Foundation's EIN?
Washington Sycip Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6709756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
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