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Mission West Foundation is a private corporation based in IRVINE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is Michelle Wu. It holds total assets of $2.8M. Annual income is reported at $184K. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of religion. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Tennessee and Virginia. According to available records, Mission West Foundation has made 13 grants totaling $146K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $131K in 2022 to $16K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $29K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Texas, Virginia, which account for 62% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$42K
Based on 5 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.
Mission West Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of religion. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 13 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, TX, VA.
Mission West Foundation has distributed a total of $146K across 13 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $29K.
Mission West Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mission West Foundation is headquartered in IRVINE, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Wu | PRESIDENT & CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Victor Wu | CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
13
Total Giving
$146K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$7K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global GivingSUPPORT UKRAINE RELIEF | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Operation SmileSUPPORT MEDICAL PROCEDURES | Virginia Beach, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| St Jude Medical CenterSUPPORT MEDICAL CENTER | Memphis, TN | $4K | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeSUPPORT LIBYA FLOOD VICTIMS | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Bank Of America - Direct ReliefSUPPORT TURKEY AND SYRIA EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS | Santa Barbara, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Drepung Loseling Institute Of TexasSUPPORT RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | Houston, TX | $25K | 2022 |