J&k Lau Foundation
Invitation OnlyBurlingame, California · EIN 83-1740858 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$638K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$14.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
14% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Redwood City, CA | To support education and research | $200,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Redwood City, CA | To support education and research | $100,000 |
| Life Moves | Santa Clara, CA | To help build and improve shelter facilities for the homelessness | $100,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Redwood City, CA | To support education and research | $75,000 |
| Second Harvest of Sillicon Valley | San Jose, CA | To help build and improve food shelter facilities | $62,500 |
| Maryknoll Sisters of St Dominic Inc | Maryknoll, NY | To support the needs of the poor, the ailing, and the marginalized throughout the world | $50,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Redwood City, CA | To support education and research | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $637,500 | 7 |
| 2023 | $375,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349103197
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-1740858
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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