Ziyao Liu Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Ziyao Liu Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Wellesley, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,586 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,300. 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$10,586
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,300
- Assets$645,925
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $9,075 the year before.
40% 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 | $6,810 | 8 | $160,659 |
| 2024 | $9,075 | 6 | $458,479 |
| 2025 | $10,586 | 7 | $645,925 |
How to apply
Ziyao Liu Charitable Trust 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 Ziyao Liu Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $10,586 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tenacre Country Day School | General Charitable | $3,300 |
| Milton Academy | General Charitable | $3,000 |
| Individual | General Charitable | $2,000 |
| Noble and Greenough School | General Charitable | $1,000 |
| MIT | General Charitable | $1,000 |
| Dana-Farber | General Charitable | $175 |
| Individual | General Charitable | $111 |
Officers and trustees
- Hui Zou
- Mia Liu
- Ziyao Liu
- Yunhua Li
Questions people ask
Does Ziyao Liu Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ziyao Liu Charitable Trust give?
$10,586 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Ziyao Liu Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Hui Zou (Trustee), Mia Liu (Trustee), Ziyao Liu (Trustee) and Yunhua Li (Trustee).
What does Ziyao Liu Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.