Liou Philanthropy Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Liou Philanthropy Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cupertino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $19,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$19,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$860,133
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $17,000 the year before.
60% 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 | $9,000 | 4 | $349,529 |
| 2024 | $17,000 | 3 | $559,644 |
| 2025 | $19,500 | 6 | $860,133 |
How to apply
Liou Philanthropy 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 Liou Philanthropy Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 5 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Support charitable organizations. | $15,000 |
| Love and Conflict Peacemaking Minis | Focus on prevention of bias and violence against Asian Americans. | $1,000 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | Improve health and healthcare systems through innovative and actionable research. | $1,000 |
| El Camino Health Foundation | Donations designated for the building or mission fund. | $1,000 |
| Chinese Amerian Coalition for Compa | Support charitable organizations. | $1,000 |
| National Taiwan University | Advanced academic and professional development. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ker-Chung Liou
- Lih-Yn Chen
Questions people ask
Does Liou Philanthropy Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Liou Philanthropy Family Foundation give?
$19,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Liou Philanthropy Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ker-Chung Liou (President) and Lih-Yn Chen (Secretary).
What does Liou Philanthropy Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.