Lumos Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Lumos Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $27,737 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$27,737
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$785,758
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $33,363 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $27,984 | 15 | $671,008 |
| 2023 | $33,363 | 10 | $743,038 |
| 2024 | $27,737 | 9 | $785,758 |
How to apply
| Contact | Sherry Mo 6176 Countess Drive, San Jose, CA 95129 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (408) 368-6261 |
| What to submit | A fund requesting letter should be submitted, which includes a description of the organization and the intended purposes of the fund. |
What Lumos Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $12,500 |
| California | 5 | $9,237 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard College Fund | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| University of Houston | Charity purpose | $5,000 |
| UC Berkeley | Charity purpose | $5,000 |
| Harker School | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Concord Review | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| San Jose Public Library Foundation | Charity purpose | $1,000 |
| National History Day | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Internet Archive | Charity purpose | $512 |
| The Tech Museum of Innovation | Charity purpose | $225 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Lu
- Sherry Mo
Questions people ask
Does Lumos Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lumos Charitable Foundation give?
$27,737 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Lumos Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas Lu (Ceo) and Sherry Mo (CFO & Secretary).
What does Lumos Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.