Wendy and Woody Family Foundation
Wendy and Woody Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $16K. Net investment income was $3.
Wendy and Woody Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Wendy and Woody Family Foundation gave $16K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $16K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $16,374
- +227.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $16,374
- +227.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $16,374
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Wendy and Woody Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Bodhi Meditation ($16K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Wendy and Woody Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1200% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 678% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $16K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bodhi Meditation San Francisco, CA | To live compassionately and peaceably, in harmony with all beings. | $16,374 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $2,233 | $23,010 | $16,374 | 1 | $22,783 | $3 | — |
| 2022 | $20,777 | $5,000 | $7,560 | $5,000 | 1 | $6,888 | — | $1,016 |
| 2021 | $23,337 | $8 | $18,827 | $5,320 | 2 | — | $8 | $1,678 |
| 2020 | $42,156 | $15 | $3,568 | $1,260 | 1 | — | $15 | $2,070 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wendy and Woody Family Foundation is led by Wendy Wei Li, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Wendy Wei Li
CEO
Secretary → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Chen
Secretary
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Weidong Chen (2020–2022) — President & CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Wendy and Woody Family Foundation
How much does Wendy and Woody Family Foundation give each year?
Wendy and Woody Family Foundation gave $16K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
Where does Wendy and Woody Family Foundation operate?
Wendy and Woody Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Tennessee.
What is Wendy and Woody Family Foundation's EIN?
Wendy and Woody Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3911634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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