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Wenstar Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN JOSE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Yu Shu. It holds total assets of $208K. Annual income is reported at $20K. Total assets have grown from $121K in 2011 to $209K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, District of Columbia and Missouri. According to available records, Wenstar Foundation has made 27 grants totaling $29K, with a median grant of $900. The foundation has distributed between $5K and $14K annually from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $14K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $3K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Missouri and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$300
Median Grant
$650
Average Grant
$833
Largest Grant
$2K
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.
Wenstar Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 27 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MO, DC.
Wenstar Foundation has distributed a total of $29K across 27 grants. The median grant size is $900, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $3K.
Wenstar Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wenstar Foundation is headquartered in SAN JOSE, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Shu | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Linda Wu | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$11K
Total Assets
$209K
Fair Market Value
$231K
Net Worth
$209K
Grants Paid
$5K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$10K
Distribution Amount
$11K
Total: $197K
Total Grants
27
Total Giving
$29K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$900
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of MissouriCHARITY DOANTION | Columbia, MO | $500 | 2024 |
| Soar FoundationCHARITY DONATION | Union City, CA | $2K | 2021 |
| American High School Fremont Unified School DistrictCHARITABLE DONATION | Fremont, CA | $2K | 2024 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of Santa ClaraCHARITY DONATION | San Jose, CA | $1K | 2024 |
| National Park FoundationDONATIONS | Washington, DC | $900 | 2024 |
| Direct ReliefCHARITY DONATION | Santa Barbara, CA | $600 | 2024 |
| The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior UniversityDONATIONS | Stanford, CA | $500 | 2024 |
| The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanfordjunior UniversityCHARITY DONATION | Stanford, CA | $700 | 2023 |
| Thornton Township High School District 205 Academic EnrichmentCHARITY DONATION | Fremont, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Asian Americans Advancing JusticeCHARITY DONATION | Washington, DC | $500 | 2021 |
| Chinese For Affirmative ActionCHARITY DONATION | Ssan Francisco, CA | $300 | 2021 |
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LOS ANGELES, CA
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