Li Educational Foundation
Accepts applications
Li Educational Foundation is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,529 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $3,429 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,529
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$3,429
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$346,835
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,900 the year before.
71% 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 | $5,500 | 2 | $258,398 |
| 2024 | $5,900 | 3 | $326,395 |
| 2025 | $20,529 | 7 | $346,835 |
How to apply
| Contact | Dr Rose Maria Li 9501 Wadsworth Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (301) 530-5011, lieducationalfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Applicants should provide the following: (1) name and address of the organization; (2) name and address of the person responsible for administering the proposed project; (3) description and purpose of the project and how it addresses the foundation objective to promote, advance, and develop chinese history, culture, and education; (4) proposed commencement and completion dates of the project; (5) execution procedures of the project; (6) expected results and impact from completion of the project; (7) requested amount, institutional and other commitment of resources." |
| Deadlines | June 30 |
| Restrictions | Awards are only granted to non-profit institutions seeking to promote, advance and develop chinese culture, history and education. Amounts are awarded from $500 to $10,000 per year. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Li Educational Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 3 | $14,500 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $4,429 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Learning | General support | $5,000 |
| Wmcmcc | General support | $5,000 |
| Washington Metropolitan Confucius Memorial Ceremony Committee (Wmcmcc) | General support | $4,500 |
| Us-China People's Friendship Association of Minnesota | General support | $3,429 |
| Jie Ming Academy PTA | General support | $1,000 |
| International Leadership Foundation (Ilf) | General support | $1,000 |
| International Buddhist Progress Society | General support | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Rose Maria Li
- Albert Lee
- Dorothy Li
- Lily Li
- Samantha Lee
Questions people ask
Does Li Educational Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 30.
How much does Li Educational Foundation give?
$20,529 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $3,429.
Who runs Li Educational Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rose Maria Li (President & Treasurer), Albert Lee (Secretary), Dorothy Li (Director) and Lily Li (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Li Educational Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.