Li Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Li Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $302,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$302,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $155,000 the year before.
60% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $100,000 | 1 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $155,000 | 3 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $302,500 | 8 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Li Family Charitable 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 Li Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 2 | $200,000 |
| California | 5 | $87,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue Research Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Purdue Research Foundation | School of Engineering | $100,000 |
| N Wong | Medical emergency grant | $50,000 |
| Sacramento Region Community Foundation | Li Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| Purdue University | Research Fund at the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering | $15,000 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $5,000 |
| My Sisters House | Run For A Safe Haven | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Li
Questions people ask
Does Li Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Li Family Charitable Foundation give?
$302,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Li Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Li (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Li Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research and education.