Bang-Woel Lu Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bang-Woel Lu Foundation is a private foundation in Weston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $127,604 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $94,693. 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$127,604
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$94,693
- Assets$573,834
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $38,646 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $23,706 | 21 | $588,126 |
| 2024 | $38,646 | 22 | $633,308 |
| 2025 | $127,604 | 17 | $573,834 |
How to apply
Bang-Woel Lu 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 Bang-Woel Lu Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $95,193 |
| Missouri | 1 | $19,911 |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $9,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond James Charitable Daf | Charitable | $94,693 |
| PKD Foundation | Charitable | $19,911 |
| Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Foundation for Chinese Performing Arts | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Three Squares New England | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Zigen Fund | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Texas 4000 for Cancer | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends of Weston Library Incorporated | Charitable | $500 |
| Friends of Westons Council on Aging Inc | Charitable | $500 |
| Gbcca | Charitable | $500 |
| Perkings School for the Blind | Educational | $500 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Charitable | $500 |
| Weston News Inc | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Renne Chen Lu
- Emily C Lu
- Eric Lu
Questions people ask
Does Bang-Woel Lu Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bang-Woel Lu Foundation give?
$127,604 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Bang-Woel Lu Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Renne Chen Lu (Trustee), Emily C Lu (Trustee) and Eric Lu (Trustee).
What does Bang-Woel Lu Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.