Ben & Miriam Lau Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ben & Miriam Lau Foundation is a private foundation in Mililani, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $194,250 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$194,250
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $171,000 the year before.
53% 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 | $171,000 | 11 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $194,250 | 17 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Ben & Miriam Lau 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 Ben & Miriam Lau Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 17 | $194,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Ally | General | $40,000 |
| Hawaii Pacific Health | Ssrp program | $35,000 |
| The Queen's Medical Center | Capital campaign - hospital renovation | $30,000 |
| Aloha United Way | General | $20,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank | General | $14,000 |
| Kapiolani Health Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Kunia Country Farms Educational Outreach | General | $10,000 |
| The Pantry by Feeding Hawaii Together | General | $7,000 |
| American Red Cross | General | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Rush Soccer Club | General | $5,000 |
| Mililani High School Athletic Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Punahou School | General | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Home Project | General | $2,500 |
| Hawaiian Island Twisters | General | $2,500 |
| Mililani Mauka School PTO Inc | General | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General | $500 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society | General | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard C Wo
- Bennett C Wo
- Robert W Wo
- Ronald C Wo
Questions people ask
Does Ben & Miriam Lau Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ben & Miriam Lau Foundation give?
$194,250 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ben & Miriam Lau Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard C Wo (Chair/Director), Bennett C Wo (Vice Chair/Director), Robert W Wo (President/Director) and Ronald C Wo (Vp/Sec./Tres./Director).
What does Ben & Miriam Lau Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and education.