The Lou Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lou Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $75,061 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $155 and the largest $25,000. 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$75,061
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$155
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $36,660 the year before.
63% of its 2024 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 | $36,660 | 13 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $75,061 | 33 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
The Lou 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 The Lou Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $72,946 |
| Missouri | 7 | $1,000 |
| Indiana | 3 | $785 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $205 |
| Kansas | 1 | $100 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHP 11-99 Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Chinese Junior Golf Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| The UC Davis Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Stanford University | Xie Exhibition Fund | $10,000 |
| Chinese Junior Golf Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Omniware Networks | General | $2,000 |
| Omniware Networks | General | $2,000 |
| Impulse Youth Arts Organization | General | $1,001 |
| Lapoa | General | $1,000 |
| United Service Organizations | General | $1,000 |
| National Police Association | General | $500 |
| The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the | General | $200 |
| The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the | General | $200 |
| The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the | General | $200 |
| National Police Association | General | $185 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | General | $160 |
| United Service Organizations | General | $155 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | General | $120 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | General | $105 |
| The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the | General | $100 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | General | $100 |
| Shriners Children's Northern Califo | General | $100 |
| National Police Association | General | $100 |
| The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the | General | $100 |
| Shriners Children's Northern Califo | General | $100 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | General | $100 |
| The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the | General | $100 |
| The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the | General | $100 |
| United Service Organizations | General | $100 |
| Shriners Children's Northern Califo | General | $100 |
| United States Deputy Sheriff's Asso | General | $100 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | General | $25 |
| Disabled American Veterans | General | $10 |
Officers and trustees
- Tianchun Lou
- Yue Zhao
- Jin Pi
Questions people ask
Does The Lou Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lou Foundation give?
$75,061 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $155.
Who runs The Lou Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tianchun Lou (President), Yue Zhao (Director) and Jin Pi (Director).
What does The Lou Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, veterans and youth programs.