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The Blue Pine Foundation

Preselected recipients only Fremont, California · EIN 392902260

The Blue Pine Foundation is a private foundation in Fremont, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $2,750 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $1,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

How to apply

The Blue Pine 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Blue Pine Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California3$2,500
Virginia1$250

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Give2Asia
San Francisco, CA
Environmental Protection$1,000
League to Save Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Environmental Protection$1,000
Monterey Bay Museum
Monterey, CA
Environmental Protection$500
The Nature Conservancy
Arlington, VA
Environmental Protection$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Blue Pine Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Blue Pine Foundation give?

$2,750 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $750.

Who runs The Blue Pine Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Sam Luu (Ceo), Chao-Lin Tsai (Cfo) and Lih-Shya Lii (Secretary).

What does The Blue Pine Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.

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