Lu Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lu Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $203,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $203,000 and the largest $203,000. 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$203,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$203,000
- Largest grant$203,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $220,000 the year before.
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $220,000 | 1 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $203,000 | 1 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Lu Charitable 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 Lu Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 1 | $203,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington University in St Louis | Donation | $203,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wing Yee Wayne Lu
- Tsui Ying Yuen
Questions people ask
Does Lu Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lu Charitable Foundation give?
$203,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $203,000.
Who runs Lu Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wing Yee Wayne Lu (Chair & Treasurer) and Tsui Ying Yuen (Secretary).
What does Lu Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.