Sean and Christine Yu Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sean and Christine Yu Private Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $439,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$439,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$611,200
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $412,500 the year before.
25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $412,500 | 14 | $827,331 |
| 2024 | $439,500 | 12 | $611,200 |
How to apply
Sean and Christine Yu Private 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 Sean and Christine Yu Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $328,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $111,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation | Charitable Purpose | $125,000 |
| The University of Chicago | Charitable Purpose | $111,000 |
| Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund | Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Polytechnic School | Charitable Purpose | $35,000 |
| Taiwan Center Foundation of Greater LA | Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| Uc Davis Foundation | Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Pasadena | Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Huntington Library Art Museu and B | Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| USC Arcadia Hospital | Charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Glendale Teachers Association | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Christine Yu
- Chung Hsieo Yu
- Sandy Yu
- Riley Yu
- Avery Audrey Yu
Questions people ask
Does Sean and Christine Yu Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sean and Christine Yu Private Foundation give?
$439,500 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Sean and Christine Yu Private Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christine Yu (Ceo), Chung Hsieo Yu (Secretary), Sandy Yu (Cfo) and Riley Yu (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Sean and Christine Yu Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.