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The Liu and Zhou Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Jose, California · EIN 993201676

The Liu and Zhou Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,114 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $2,964. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2025 was down from $6,100 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2024$6,1002$42,653
2025$3,1143$46,155

How to apply

The Liu and Zhou 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 Liu and Zhou Foundation funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts1$2,964
California2$150

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
MIT
Cambridge, MA
Support education and research$2,964
Santa Teresa Elementary
San Jose, CA
Support education$100
Leland Bridge
San Jose, CA
Support education$50

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Liu and Zhou Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Liu and Zhou Foundation give?

$3,114 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $100.

Who runs The Liu and Zhou Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Wei Liu (President), Pin Zhou (Secretary) and Maggie Liu (Treasurer).

What does The Liu and Zhou Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.

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