The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $13,000 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$13,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$34.2 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
55% 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 | $1.5 million | 15 | $29.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 14 | $31.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 17 | $34.2 million |
How to apply
The Tom and Cathy Hui 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 The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oregon. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 1 | $1.1 million |
| California | 14 | $470,185 |
| Arizona | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon Foundation | University of oregon foundation various educational programs | $1.1 million |
| John Muir Health Foundation | Donation to john muir health foundation | $135,000 |
| California State University East Bay | California state university, east bay hui scholarship in nursing | $100,000 |
| John Muir Health | Donation to john muir health fund 2026 | $100,000 |
| John Muir Health Foundation | Donation to john muir health foundation | $50,000 |
| Camp Catanese Foundation | Donation to camp catanese foundation | $30,000 |
| Cristo Rey de la Salle East Bay High School | Donation to cristo rey de la salle east bay high school | $22,000 |
| University of California Berkeley | Donation to berkeley method of entrepreneurship bootcamp | $20,000 |
| Childrens Hospital & Research Center Foundation | Donation to ucsf benioff children's hospitals fn | $13,000 |
| University of California Berkeley | Donation to berkeley method of entrepreneurship bootcamp | $10,000 |
| University of California Berkeley | Donation to berkeley method of entrepreneurship bootcamp | $10,000 |
| The Korea Entrepreneurship Foundation | Donation to the korea entrepreneurship foundation | $10,000 |
| Childrens Hospital & Research Center Foundation | Donation to ucsf benioff children's hospitals fn | $6,000 |
| John Muir Health Foundation | Donation to john muir health foundation | $2,385 |
| Alameda Boys & Girls Club | Donation to alameda boys & girls club | $1,000 |
| Lamorinda Sunrise Endowment Fund Inc | Donation to lamorinda sunrise rotary - car2ndchance | $500 |
| Lamorinda Sunrise Endowment Fund Inc | Donation to lamorinda sunrise rotary | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Tom Hui
- Cathy Hui
Questions people ask
Does The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $13,000.
Who runs The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tom Hui (President) and Cathy Hui (Trustee).
What does The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.