Sean and Christine Yu Private Foundation
Invitation OnlyPasadena, California · EIN 46-3463008 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$440K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$611K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $35,000.
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
16% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation | Pomona, CA | Charitable Purpose | $125,000 |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable Purpose | $111,000 |
| Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund | Pasadena, CA | Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Polytechnic School | Pasadena, CA | Charitable Purpose | $35,000 |
| Taiwan Center Foundation of Greater LA | Rosemead, CA | Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| UC Davis Foundation | Davis, CA | Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Pasadena | Pasadena, CA | Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Huntington Library Art Museu and B | San Marino, CA | Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| USC Arcadia Hospital | Arcadia, CA | Charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation | San Dimas, CA | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Glendale Teachers Association | Glendale, CA | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Charitable purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $439,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $412,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533119349101448
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3463008
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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