Lu Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 85-0609080 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$250K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$4.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $20,000.
From the return
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rewild | Austin, TX | Operating budget | $190,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Operating budget | $20,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Operating budget | $20,000 |
| Safe Horizon | New York, NY | Operating budget | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $250,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349104087
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-0609080
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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