The Li Lu Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 45-5193233 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.9M
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$102.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $33,400 and $120,000.
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
72% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Asian American Foundation | New York, NY | To support the asian american and pacific islander community in their pursuit of belonging and prosperity that is free from discrimination,… | $2,000,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Contribution to support the develoment of the university's faculty and student body and support | $1,002,500 |
| Endowment of the US Institute of Peace | Washington, DC | To support activities in furtherance of the united states institute of peace | $300,000 |
| University of California San Diego | LA Jolla, CA | To support education | $120,000 |
| The Paradise International Foundation | Luohu District, CH | To support international environmental causes | $103,098 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | To support education | $100,000 |
| Committee of 100 | New York, NY | Contrubution to support participation of chinese americans in american society | $50,000 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | Contribution to support impacting lives and communities in worthwhile causes | $50,000 |
| Seattle University | Seattle, WA | To | $50,000 |
| Nyu Stern Business School | New York, NY | Support the education provided by stern business school | $33,400 |
| St Thomas School | Medina, WA | Contribution to support education | $31,000 |
| National Minority Supplier Development Council | New York, NY | To support excluded communities of color in the american experient of free-market capitalism | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,854,998 | 12 |
| 2023 | $5,375,800 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521359349104837
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-5193233
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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