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1729 Foundation is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. The principal officer is Kenny Feng. It holds total assets of $43.1M. Annual income is reported at $30.4M. Total assets have grown from $8.8M in 2018 to $43.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2019 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Maryland, New York, Texas. According to available records, 1729 Foundation has made 20 grants totaling $3M, with a median grant of $75K. Annual giving has grown from $188K in 2019 to $625K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.2M distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $50K to $401K, with an average award of $150K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, New York, Texas, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$50K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$138K
Largest Grant
$401K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
1729 Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 20 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, NY, TX.
1729 Foundation has distributed a total of $3M across 20 grants. The median grant size is $75K, with an average of $150K. Individual grants have ranged from $50K to $401K.
1729 Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
1729 Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remedios Tam | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Esther Chin-Hwa Tam Feng | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kenny T-K Feng | DIRECTOR/PRE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$43.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$43.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
20
Total Giving
$3M
Average Grant
$150K
Median Grant
$75K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$75K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charity WaterGENERAL PURPOSE | Haggerstown, MD | $400K | 2023 |
| The Against Malaria Foundation UsGENERAL PURPOSE | Kansas City, MO | $75K | 2023 |
| North Texas Food BankGENERAL PURPOSE | Plano, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Give Directly IncGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |