Lu and Ku Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySunnyvale, California · EIN 87-2714689 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $260.
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
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tzuchi Foundation | Taoyuan City, TW | Long-term care to underprivileged individuals and families, short-term aid to those affected by disasters, construction of homes, schools… | $503 |
| National Pediatric Cancer Foundatio | Tampa, FL | To fund research to eliminate childhood cancer. To find less toxic, more effective treatments through a unique collaborative research… | $260 |
| Homestead High School PTSA | Cupertino, CA | To support the educational journey of HHS students. | $260 |
| West Valley PTO | Sunnyvale, CA | To enriching the education and learning experience of the students at West Valley Elementary School. | $200 |
| Cupertino Valley Athletic League | Sunnyvale, CA | To provide an inter-school athletic program to as many students as possible. The program offers sport-specific instruction and reinforces… | $154 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($726). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,103 | 7 |
| 2023 | $2,306 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523149349102942
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-2714689
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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