Lu & Nguyen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lu & Nguyen Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $8,291 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $2,000. 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$8,291
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$93,803
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,143 the year before.
50% 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 | $100 | 1 | $74,381 |
| 2024 | $5,143 | 16 | $132,972 |
| 2025 | $8,291 | 12 | $93,803 |
How to apply
Lu & Nguyen 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lu & Nguyen Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $5,079 in 10 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $3,212 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vietbay | help with VIetnam flood remedy | $2,000 |
| Eds PTO | School donation | $1,212 |
| Individual | contribution to the church | $579 |
| Individual | Donate to the church | $500 |
| Individual | donate to church | $500 |
| Individual | donate to church | $500 |
| Individual | donate to the church | $500 |
| Individual | donate to church | $500 |
| ha noi church | donate to church | $500 |
| Individual | Donate to charity org in vietnam | $500 |
| handicapped and orphanage group | donate for the handicapped and orphanage in VN | $500 |
| Individual | Donate to chairity in Vietnam | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Phuoc Bao Quynh Nguyen
- Hai Loc Lu
- Lucas Kien Lu
- Lily Duyen Lu
Questions people ask
Does Lu & Nguyen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lu & Nguyen Foundation give?
$8,291 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Lu & Nguyen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Phuoc Bao Quynh Nguyen (President & DIrector), Hai Loc Lu (Chairmain), Lucas Kien Lu (Junior Trustee) and Lily Duyen Lu (Junior Trustee).
What does Lu & Nguyen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and faith communities.