The Tu Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Tu Foundation is a private foundation in Fountain Valley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.3 million in 11 grants. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
The grants listed in this filing add up to more than the total it reports, so grant sizes may be wrong. Check the filing.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.3 million
- Number of grants11
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
46% 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 | $1.8 million | 9 | $28.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 11 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
The Tu 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 Tu Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $13.2 million |
| California | 8 | $6.2 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $119,062 |
| Iowa | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation FBO Mt Onward Charitable Fund | Contribution to daf for 501(c)(3) purposes - not taken as qualified distribution | $13.2 million |
| Global Gifted Foundation | Support for education and research | $4.7 million |
| Uc-Irvine Foundation | Support for education and research | $800,000 |
| Pacific Symphony | Support for the arts - music | $350,000 |
| Southern California Public Radio | Support for public media | $250,000 |
| Operation Mobilization | Support for religion | $119,062 |
| Western Iowa Journalism Foundation | Support for the arts - public news | $100,000 |
| Brighter Ukraine Foundation | Support for the humanitarian aid | $100,000 |
| San Musae Cultural Center | Support for the arts - music | $30,000 |
| International Bird Rescue | Support for wildlife conservation | $20,000 |
| Freedom Writers Foundation | Support for education | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Tu
- Jonathan Tu
- Albert Kong
Questions people ask
Does The Tu Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Tu Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants.
Who runs The Tu Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Tu (Chairman), Jonathan Tu (Director) and Albert Kong (Director).
What does The Tu Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and international.