David H Liu Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David H Liu Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $173,874 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $16,774 and the largest $30,000. 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$173,874
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$16,774
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $154,870 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $107,200 | 11 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $107,200 | 11 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $154,870 | 12 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $173,874 | 11 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
David H Liu 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 David H Liu Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $112,000 |
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $16,774 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Sponsered lecture series. | $30,000 |
| Tech Museum of Innovation | Provided Tech Challenge program. | $30,000 |
| Cornell University | Sponsered research for students. | $30,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | Cancer research. | $30,000 |
| Individual | Provided financial aid and scholarships for Bioengineering Grad Programs. | $20,000 |
| Individual | $16,774 | |
| Mayo Clinic | Supported medical research. | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities USA | Support charity events. | $5,000 |
| Individual | Support independent, impartial medical humanitarian assistance. | $5,000 |
| UBuddhist Tzu Chi Foundation | Support charity and health events. | $2,000 |
| Individual | Support independent, impartial medical humanitarian assistance. | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Ying-Hsin Liu
- Josephine J Liu
- Connie Liao
- Jeff Liu
Questions people ask
Does David H Liu Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David H Liu Foundation give?
$173,874 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $16,774.
Who runs David H Liu Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ying-Hsin Liu (President), Josephine J Liu (Treasurer), Connie Liao (Secretary) and Jeff Liu (Director).
What does David H Liu Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.