The Lu Foundation
Invitation OnlyDenver, Colorado · EIN 20-4664674 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$218K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $25,000.
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
66% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Angel Heart | Denver, CO | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Pro Publica | New York, NY | Charitable | $27,500 |
| ActivateWork Denver | Denver, CO | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Foundation for National Progress | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Chinese Hospital San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $11,000 |
| SafeHouse Denver Inc | Denver, CO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| State Innovation Exchange | Madison, WI | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Adopt a Family of Palm Beach | Lake Worth Beach, FL | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Urban Peak | Denver, CO | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Quincy Institute | Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Children's Home | Spring Hill, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $218,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $204,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349106461
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4664674
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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