Lui Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 20-3813205 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$293K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$9.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $42,100.
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
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Institute in America | New York, NY | general fund | $60,000 |
| SF Host Committee | San Francisco, CA | general fund | $50,000 |
| UC San Francisco Foundation | San Francisco, CA | general fund | $50,000 |
| Asian Art Museum | San Francisco, CA | general fund | $42,100 |
| Chinese Historical Society of America | San Francisco, CA | general fund | $29,379 |
| Rose Pak Community Fund | San Francisco, CA | general fund | $20,000 |
| San Francisco opera | San Francisco, CA | general fund | $12,000 |
| MG2 Foundation | Seattle, WA | donation | $10,000 |
| SF Chinese chamber of commerce | San Francisco, CA | general fund | $8,800 |
| SF Symphony | San Francisco, CA | general fund | $6,000 |
| US Table Tennis Association | Colorado Springs, CO | general fund | $3,333 |
| Chinatown Media and Arts Collaborative | San Francisco, CA | general fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $292,612 | 12 |
| 2024 | $247,072 | 11 |
| 2023 | $198,216 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611229349100001
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3813205
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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