Wong Family Foundation
Wong Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $14,500, with recipients in Illinois, Washington state, and Washington, DC.
Wong Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Wong Family Foundation gave $15K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $1,450
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,639,624
- +96.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wong Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists Novita Wong as the contact for how to apply.
- Contact
Application contact: Novita Wong
Mailing address: 1252 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 451-1482
Email: novita.lee@360factor.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wong Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was By the Hand Club for Kids ($5K). Together the top 6 received $15K.
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
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 10% to recipients in Washington state, and 7% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wong Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 70% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| By the Hand Club for Kids Chicago, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Friends of Payton Association Chicago, IL | Charity | $2,527 |
| Honeycomb Project Chicago, IL | Charity | $2,073 |
| Walter Payton College Prep Chicago, IL | Charity | $1,500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Washington, DC | Charity | $1,000 |
| World Vision Federal Way, WA | Charity | $1,000 |
| World Vision Federal Way, WA | Charity | $500 |
| Walter Payton College Prep Chicago, IL | Charity | $400 |
| Friends of Payton Association Chicago, IL | Charity | $250 |
| Friends of Payton Association Chicago, IL | Charity | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,639,624 | $2,260,231 | $38,179 | $14,500 | 10 | $37,443 | $1,049,725 | $53,379 |
| 2024 | $1,343,584 | $1,349,635 | $6,051 | — | — | $6,051 | — | $300 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wong Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2025 — 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 2025 filing lists grants with the purpose “CHARITY.” Among its grantees, By The Hand Club For Kids describes itself as a faith-based after-school program supporting children’s minds, bodies, and souls. Friends of Payton Association describes itself as an all-volunteer parent and guardian organization that works to enrich the student experience at Walter Payton College Preparatory High School.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $14,500. Grants ranged from $250 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $5,000 to By The Hand Club For Kids, $2,527 to Friends of Payton Association, $2,073 to Honeycomb Project, and $1,500 to Walter Payton College Prep. Other listed grants included $1,000 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and $1,000 and $500 to World Vision.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Novita Wong as president, David Wong as treasurer, and Zach Wong as secretary.
Wong Family Foundation is led by Novita Wong, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Novita Wong
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
David Wong
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Zach Wong
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Wong Family Foundation
How much does Wong Family Foundation give each year?
Wong Family Foundation gave $15K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Wong Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Wong Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,450, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wong Family Foundation give grants?
Wong Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (10%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (7 grants) and Federal Way, WA (2 grants).
Does Wong Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Wong Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (10 grants).
Who are Wong Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Wong Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include By the Hand Club for Kids ($5,000), Friends of Payton Association ($3,027 across 3 grants) and Honeycomb Project ($2,073), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wong Family Foundation?
Wong Family Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (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 Wong Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 filing lists grants with the purpose “CHARITY.” Among its grantees, By The Hand Club For Kids describes itself as a faith-based after-school program supporting children’s minds, bodies, and souls. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wong Family Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wong Family Foundation's EIN?
Wong Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-2361989. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Wong Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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