J&k Lau Foundation
Preselected recipients only
J&k Lau Foundation is a private foundation in Burlingame, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $637,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$637,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$14.9 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $375,000 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $375,000 | 5 | $13.1 million |
| 2024 | $637,500 | 7 | $14.9 million |
How to apply
J&k Lau 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 J&k Lau Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $587,500 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | To support education and research | $200,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | To support education and research | $100,000 |
| Life Moves | To help build and improve shelter facilities for the homelessness | $100,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | To support education and research | $75,000 |
| Second Harvest of Sillicon Valley | To help build and improve food shelter facilities | $62,500 |
| Maryknoll Sisters of St Dominic Inc | To support the needs of the poor, the ailing, and the marginalized throughout the world | $50,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | To support education and research | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine S Lau
- James K Lau
Questions people ask
Does J&k Lau Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does J&k Lau Foundation give?
$637,500 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs J&k Lau Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Katherine S Lau (President) and James K Lau (Secretary / Treasurer).
What does J&k Lau Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and housing and homelessness.