Bin Lin and Daisy Liu Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bin Lin and Daisy Liu Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fremont, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.7 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $475,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.7 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$475,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$267 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $775,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $124 million |
| 2024 | $775,000 | 3 | $241 million |
| 2025 | $4.7 million | 6 | $267 million |
How to apply
Bin Lin and Daisy Liu Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Bin Lin and Daisy Liu Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York. It also paid $50,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $2.4 million |
| California | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $750,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University Development | General support | $2.0 million |
| Stanford University | General support | $1.5 million |
| Choate Rosemary Hall | General support | $750,000 |
| Columbia University | General support | $200,000 |
| Asian American Scholar Forum Inc | General support | $150,000 |
| Teach for China | General support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Xiangdong Liu
- Bin Lin
- Sophia Lin
Questions people ask
Does Bin Lin and Daisy Liu Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bin Lin and Daisy Liu Family Foundation give?
$4.7 million in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $475,000.
Who runs Bin Lin and Daisy Liu Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Xiangdong Liu (Director, President & Foundation Manag), Bin Lin (Director & Foundation Manager) and Sophia Lin (Director, Secretary & Treasur.).
What does Bin Lin and Daisy Liu Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.