The Ong Family Foundation Company Law Office
The Ong Family Foundation (EIN 13-3986239) is a New York-based private foundation that funds work serving Asian communities, arts and culture, education, and human services. Public filings (Form 990-PF) show roughly $1.1–1.2M in assets and recent grantmaking activity in New York and other U.S. cities.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-size charities working in arts and culture, Asian community services, education, or human services—especially New York-based organizations or groups with ties to the foundation’s network seeking modest general operating support.
Good Fit
- • Clear programmatic alignment with Asian communities, arts/culture, education, or human services.
- • Local presence or a credible New York connection (or an established relationship with trustees/staff).
- • Requests for modest general operating support or event/gala sponsorships.
- • Introductions or nominations from people known to the foundation (board, executive officer, or law office).
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached recipients in four states (NY, AZ, IL, MA), with slightly more than half of dollars staying in New York, indicating a multi-state footprint centered on NY.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded many distinct independent charities across the three-year record (11 recipients in 2022, 5 in 2023, 8 in 2024) and the latest year shows seven apparent new grantees, so the recipient set is broad for the funder's size despite some dollar concentration.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows many new grantees in the latest year, but the fund explicitly limits awards to preselected recipients and does not offer an open proposal route; this suggests new organizations can be added but likely via invitation, nomination, or outreach rather than an open application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
