Lum Foundation
Invitation OnlyHarrison, New York · EIN 85-4229703 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.9M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$250,000
Total assets$28.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $250,000.
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
88% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moral Compass Federation | Alexandria, VA | General program support | $425,000 |
| Arc Research Institute | Palo Alto, CA | General program support | $250,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | General program support | $250,000 |
| Per Scholas Inc | Bronx, NY | General program support | $250,000 |
| Seattle Foundation | Seattle, WA | General program support | $250,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | General program support | $200,000 |
| Camfed USA Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General program support | $100,000 |
| Famm Foundation | Washington, DC | General program support | $100,000 |
| The Roots of Progress | Beaverton, OR | General program support | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,925,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $2,520,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349107087
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4229703
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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