The Tu Foundation
Invitation OnlyFountain Valley, California · EIN 27-1598417 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$6.5M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$119,062
Total assets$10.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $800,000.
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
33% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Hudson, OH | Contribution to daf for 501(C)(3) purposes - not taken as qualified distribution | $13,224,815 |
| Global Gifted Foundation | Huntington Beach, CA | Support for education and research | $4,683,062 |
| Uc-Irvine Foundation | Irvine, CA | Support for education and research | $800,000 |
| Pacific Symphony | Irvine, CA | Support for the arts - music | $350,000 |
| Southern California Public Radio | Pasadena, CA | Support for public media | $250,000 |
| Operation Mobilization | Tyrone, GA | Support for religion | $119,062 |
| Western Iowa Journalism Foundation | Breda, IA | Support for the arts - public news | $100,000 |
| Brighter Ukraine Foundation | Manhattan Beach, CA | Support for the humanitarian aid | $100,000 |
| San Musae Cultural Center | City of Industry, CA | Support for the arts - music | $30,000 |
| International Bird Rescue | San Pedro, CA | Support for wildlife conservation | $20,000 |
| Freedom Writers Foundation | Long Beach, CA | Support for education | $3,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Hudson, OH | Contribution to daf for 501(C)(3) purposes - not taken as qualified distribution | -$13,224,815 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,455,124 | 12 |
| 2023 | $3,967,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349103882
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1598417
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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