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Avery-Tsui Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN DIEGO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Dennis Avery. It holds total assets of $14.9M. Annual income is reported at $3.4M. Total assets have decreased from $37.6M in 2011 to $15.2M in 2023. 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and New York. According to available records, Avery-Tsui Foundation has made 22 grants totaling $12.5M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.4M in 2020 to $779K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $10.4M distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $4.5M, with an average award of $568K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$226K
Largest Grant
$843K
Based on 6 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.
Avery-Tsui Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 22 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY.
Avery-Tsui Foundation has distributed a total of $12.5M across 22 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $568K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $4.5M.
Avery-Tsui Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Avery-Tsui Foundation is headquartered in SAN DIEGO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natasha Wong | DIR/SEC/VP | $50K | $0 | $50K |
| Sally Tsui Wongavery | DIR/CEO/PRES | $40K | $0 | $40K |
| Tom Hom | DIR/TREAS/CFO/VP | $30K | $0 | $30K |
Total Giving
$1.2M
Total Assets
$15.2M
Fair Market Value
$17.1M
Net Worth
$10.2M
Grants Paid
$779K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$288K
Distribution Amount
$797K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
22
Total Giving
$12.5M
Average Grant
$568K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$500K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of California San DiegoTO REFURBISH THE EXISTING BIOMEDICAL LIBRARY BUILDING ON THE UCSD CAMPUS AND ESTABLISH THE NATASHA WONG ENDOWMENT FOR EAST ASIAN COLLECTIONS AND SCHOLARSHIP | La Jolla, CA | $500K | 2023 |
| Poway Unified School DistrictWONG/AVERY GLOBAL LANGUAGES AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAM | San Diego, CA | $179K | 2023 |
| Cambridge In AmericaWONGAVERY EAST ASIAN COLLECTIONS PROGRAM | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Chinese School Of San DiegoGENERAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $500K | 2022 |
| Pacific Arts Movement23RD ANNUAL SAN DIEGO ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL |
| San Diego, CA |
| $20K |
| 2022 |
| Friends Of We Chinese In AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Alpha EducationWONG-AVERY ASIA PACIFIC PEACE MUSEUM | — | $500K | 2020 |
| Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Assoc Of San Diego2020 CHINESENew YearStreet Fair | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| Alliance Of ChineseCOVID-19 PROJECTS | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| Partnership K-1GENERAL | San Diego, CA | N/A | 2020 |
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