The Lou Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Altos Hills, California · EIN 81-3676636 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $10,000.
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
31% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHP 11-99 Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Chinese Junior Golf Foundation | San Jose, CA | General | $10,000 |
| The UC Davis Foundation | Davis, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Xie Exhibition Fund | $10,000 |
| Chinese Junior Golf Foundation | San Jose, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Impulse Youth Arts Organization | Buena Park, CA | General | $1,001 |
| United Service Organizations | San Francisco, CA | General | $1,000 |
| National Police Association | Indianapolis, IN | General | $500 |
| National Police Association | Indianapolis, IN | General | $185 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Sacramento, CA | General | $160 |
| United Service Organizations | San Francisco, CA | General | $155 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Sacramento, CA | General | $120 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | General | $105 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | General | $100 |
| National Police Association | Indianapolis, IN | General | $100 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Sacramento, CA | General | $100 |
| United Service Organizations | San Francisco, CA | General | $100 |
| United States Deputy Sheriff's Asso | Wichita, KS | General | $100 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Oakland, CA | General | $10 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($6,325). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,061 | 33 |
| 2023 | $36,660 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610339349100316
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3676636
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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