David H Liu Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Diego, California · EIN 86-0780229 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Sponsered lecture series. | $30,000 |
| Tech Museum of Innovation | San Jose, CA | Provided Tech Challenge program. | $30,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Sponsered research for students. | $30,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | La Jolla, CA | Cancer research. | $30,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Supported medical research. | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities USA | Alexandria, VA | Support charity events. | $5,000 |
| UBuddhist Tzu Chi Foundation | San Diego, CA | Support charity and health events. | $2,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($41,874). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $173,874 | 11 |
| 2024 | $154,870 | 12 |
| 2023 | $107,200 | 11 |
| 2022 | $107,200 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631889349100323
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-0780229
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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