Wonghe Yellow River Foundation Inc
Wonghe Yellow River Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $191K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $168K. Net investment income was $322K.
Wonghe Yellow River Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Wonghe Yellow River Foundation Inc gave $168K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $167,500
- +589.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,611
- +589.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $190,962
- -38.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wonghe Yellow River Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was We Thrive Together ($150K). Together the top 9 received $168K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 43 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wonghe Yellow River Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 557% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 186% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2023) to $168K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $168K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| We Thrive Together Los Angeles, CA | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $150,000 |
| New York Chinese Cultural Center New York, NY | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Charles B Wang Community Health Center New York, NY | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $4,000 |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund New York, NY | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $2,000 |
| BABY2BABY CA Los Angeles, CA | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $2,000 |
| Nazareth Housing New York, NY | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $2,000 |
| The Fresh Air Fund New York, NY | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| Think Chinatown New York, NY | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement New York, NY | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $500 |
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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 | $190,962 | $59,313 | $176,581 | $167,500 | 9 | $172,225 | $321,934 | — |
| 2024 | $308,637 | $38,348 | $32,944 | $24,300 | 9 | $26,469 | $1,873 | $14,266 |
| 2023 | $303,241 | $31,007 | $19,136 | $15,500 | 8 | $17,432 | $9,303 | $13,652 |
| 2022 | $291,370 | $11,013 | $34,757 | $25,500 | 7 | $28,879 | $135 | $14,780 |
| 2021 | $315,138 | $49,356 | $41,991 | $29,300 | 10 | $33,806 | $2,671 | $13,729 |
| 2020 | $307,773 | $54,738 | $72,807 | $57,927 | 27 | — | — | $25,544 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wonghe Yellow River Foundation Inc is led by Lap J. Wong, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lap J. Wong
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Augustinus Y. Wong
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Andrea M. Wong (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer · Filing note: Resigned July 2021
- Former: Helen W. Wong (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Resigned July 2021
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Wonghe Yellow River Foundation Inc
How much does Wonghe Yellow River Foundation Inc give each year?
Wonghe Yellow River Foundation Inc gave $168K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 9 grants.
What is Wonghe Yellow River Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Wonghe Yellow River Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $18,611, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wonghe Yellow River Foundation Inc give grants?
Wonghe Yellow River Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Who are Wonghe Yellow River Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Wonghe Yellow River Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include We Thrive Together ($150,000), New York Chinese Cultural Center ($5,000) and Charles B Wang Community Health Center ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wonghe Yellow River Foundation Inc?
Wonghe Yellow River Foundation Inc reported $191K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $59K.
What is Wonghe Yellow River Foundation Inc's EIN?
Wonghe Yellow River Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4279373. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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