Friends of Children with Special Needs
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$12.2M
Foundation funders
42
Grants recorded
107
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Friends of Children with Special Needs?
Friends of Children with Special Needs is funded by 42 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($10.4M), Lin Continental Foundation ($552K), National Philanthropic Trust ($325K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.2M in grants to Friends of Children with Special Needs between 2019–2026.
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| The California Endowment | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Chen MEI and Te Fen Chang Family | $4,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| George C Huang and Margaret J Huang Charitable Foundation | $4,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| 3J Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Analog Devices Foundation | $2,810 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| En-Yong Foundation | $1,500 | 2 | 2025–2026 |
| The Sheng Foundation | $1,283 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Richards Family Charitable Foundation | $1,100 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Sunny and Ming Yang Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Sheng-Wei and Chi-Ping Li Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ok to Be Different Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Wu and Chen Family Foundation | $450 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $340 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Synchrony Foundation | $260 | 1 | 2020 |
| Weng Charitable Trust | $200 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Yelp Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2024 |
| The California Wellness Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2026) to $10.2M (2021). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $7K.
What grants has Friends of Children with Special Needs received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Derek Wang Family Foundation | To help individual with special needs and their families find love, hope, respect, and support through integrated community involvement. | $6,100 |
| 2026 | En-Yong Foundation | TO SUPPORT FCSN'S (FRIENDS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEED) MISSION TO HELP CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | $1,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HEALTH | $105,000 |
| 2025 | California Foundation for Stronger Communities | PROVIDE SUPPORT TO LOCAL CHARITIES | $65,000 |
| 2025 | KLA Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING DONATION FOR PROGRAMS SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Bevia Foundation | Educational | $10,200 |
| 2025 | Horner Chang Family Foundation | CHARITY FOR SUPPORTING OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO DEVELOP BETTER FUTURE. | $5,500 |
| 2025 | Derek Wang Family Foundation | To help individual with special needs and their families find love, hope, respect, and support through integrated community involvement. | $5,500 |
| 2025 | Shatz Family Foundation | SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Ew Orchid Garden Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Chen MEI and Te Fen Chang Family | to help individuals with special needs and their families find love, hope, respect, and support through integrated community involvement. | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Green Mountain Foundation | DONATION | $2,000 |
| 2025 | MYC Foundation | DONATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Sunny and Ming Yang Family Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Lin Continental Foundation | PROVIDING INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEER WORK AND JOBS. | $500 |
| 2025 | En-Yong Foundation | TO SUPPORT FCSN'S (FRIENDS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEED) MISSION TO HELP CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | $500 |
| 2025 | Wu and Chen Family Foundation | To help individuals with special needs and their families find love, hope, respect, and support through integrated community involvement. | $250 |
| 2025 | Richards Family Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CONTRIB | $250 |
| 2024 | Lin Continental Foundation | PROVIDING INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEER WORK AND JOBS. | $126,101 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HEALTH | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $15,308 |
| 2024 | S Ku Foundation | DONTAIONS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $6,500 |
| 2024 | Shatz Family Foundation | SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Derek Wang Family Foundation | To help individual with special needs and their families find love, hope, respect, and support through integrated community involvement. | $3,740 |
| 2024 | Ew Orchid Garden Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $3,300 |
| 2024 | Horner Chang Family Foundation | CHARITY FOR SUPPORTING OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO DEVELOP BETTER FUTURE. | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 3J Foundation | Charity | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Chen MEI and Te Fen Chang Family | to help individuals with special needs and their families find love, hope, respect, and support through integrated community involvement. | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Green Mountain Foundation | DONATION | $2,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 107 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of Children with Special Needs?
Friends of Children with Special Needs is funded by 42 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($10.4M), Lin Continental Foundation ($552K), National Philanthropic Trust ($325K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.2M in grants to Friends of Children with Special Needs between 2019–2026.
Who is Friends of Children with Special Needs's largest funder?
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc is the largest recorded funder of Friends of Children with Special Needs, with $10.4M across 21 grants (2020–2023).
How much grant funding has Friends of Children with Special Needs received?
IRS 990 filings record $12.2M in grants to Friends of Children with Special Needs across 107 grants from 42 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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