Lucas & Lily Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lucas & Lily Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,816 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $250 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$3,816
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$97,538
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4,964 the year before.
75% 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 | $73,914 |
| 2024 | $4,964 | 17 | $128,223 |
| 2025 | $3,816 | 8 | $97,538 |
How to apply
Lucas & Lily 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 Lucas & Lily Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California. It also paid $1,000 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $2,216 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vietbay | Vietnam charity contribution | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Food Bank | food bank | $300 |
| Hawaii community foundation | contribute to Hawaii community | $300 |
| Trung Bac church in Vietnam | church donation | $250 |
| Ha noi CHurch | church donation | $250 |
| thong nhat church | church donation | $250 |
| DUc Ba church | church donation | $250 |
| Eds PTO | School donation | $216 |
Officers and trustees
- Phuoc Bao Quynh Nguyen
- Hai Loc Lu
- Lucas Lu
- Lily Lu
Questions people ask
Does Lucas & Lily Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lucas & Lily Foundation give?
$3,816 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Lucas & Lily Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Phuoc Bao Quynh Nguyen (President & director), Hai Loc Lu (Chairman), Lucas Lu (Junior Trustee) and Lily Lu (Junior Trustee).
What does Lucas & Lily Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.