Wei Family Foundation
Wei Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Altos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $400K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2K. Net investment income was $9K.
Wei Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Wei Family Foundation gave $2K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $895), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,790
- -5.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $895
- -5.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $895
- Total assets
- $400,184
- -17.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Wei Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Buddhisttzu ($900). Together the top 2 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wei Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 49% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 207% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $4K (2020). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buddhisttzu San Dimas, CA | To cultivate sincerity, integrity, faith, and honesty within while exercising kindness, compassion, joy, and selflessness to humanity through concrete actions. | $900 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank San Jose, CA | For providing food for people in need in our community. | $890 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $400,184 | $8,688 | $88,950 | $1,790 | 2 | $73,599 | $8,688 | $35,574 |
| 2025 | $485,298 | $14,400 | $63,548 | $1,901 | 2 | $60,793 | $1,949 | $39,065 |
| 2024 | $527,650 | $2,794 | $80,933 | $1,800 | 2 | $66,315 | $2,827 | $31,714 |
| 2023 | $614,808 | $3,489 | $62,991 | $1,200 | 2 | $62,230 | $3,508 | $30,393 |
| 2022 | $665,281 | $170,771 | $43,507 | $1,600 | 2 | $44,366 | $132,987 | $32,950 |
| 2021 | $539,059 | $6,000 | $37,054 | $1,200 | 2 | — | $6,000 | $27,486 |
| 2020 | $569,105 | $138,650 | $51,602 | $3,700 | 3 | — | $138,650 | $19,300 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wei Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wei Family Foundation is led by Feng Wei, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Feng Wei
CEO
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lin Li
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Wei Family Foundation
How much does Wei Family Foundation give each year?
Wei Family Foundation gave $2K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $2K across 2 grants.
How large is Wei Family Foundation?
Wei Family Foundation reported $400K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Wei Family Foundation operate?
Wei Family Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Wei Family Foundation's EIN?
Wei Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2753474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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