Lu Wang Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Lu Wang Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,200 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$23,200
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $18,650 the year before.
8% 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 | $20,650 | 14 | $433,572 |
| 2024 | $18,650 | 17 | $901,900 |
| 2025 | $23,200 | 16 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Po-Kang Wang 766 Vista Grande Avenue, Los Altos Hills, CA 94024 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (408) 218-8314 |
| What to submit | In clear and concise manner. |
| Deadlines | Before end of tax year |
| Restrictions | Non-profit purpose. |
What Lu Wang Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $21,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $600 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $300 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kqed | Charity | $7,500 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | Charity | $5,000 |
| Lifemoves | Charity | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $1,500 |
| Chinese Historical Cultural Project | Charity | $1,000 |
| Chi Am Circle Club | Charity | $1,000 |
| The Harker School | Charity | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Charity | $1,000 |
| San Jose Public Library | Charity | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Charity | $300 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technolo | Charity | $300 |
| Harvard College | Charity | $300 |
| National Trust Historic Preservatio | Charity | $300 |
| Elkhorn Slough Foundation | Charity | $250 |
| Individual | Charity | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Po-Kang Wang
- Maria Lu
Questions people ask
Does Lu Wang Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Before end of tax year.
How much does Lu Wang Family Foundation give?
$23,200 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Lu Wang Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Po-Kang Wang (Secretary) and Maria Lu (Ceo).
What does Lu Wang Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.