The Liu Foundation
Accepts applications
The Liu Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $105,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$105,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $75,000 the year before.
60% 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 | $125,000 | 3 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 3 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $105,000 | 5 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Yvonne Liu 50 Broad Street 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10004 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 966-1059 |
| What to submit | No special form. The request should provide the expected use of any grant or award. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $90,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Hall of Science | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters New York C | Support for programs serving chinese-american youth. | $25,000 |
| Chinatown Health Clinic Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Bristol Borough Community Action GR | Facility improvement and general support | $15,000 |
| Garden of Hope | General support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Yvonne Liu
- Wyna Liu
- Laura Parsons
- Fred Teng
- Whiting Wu
- Karen Lavine
Questions people ask
Does The Liu Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Liu Foundation give?
$105,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Liu Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Yvonne Liu (President/Dir.), Wyna Liu (Dir./Secretary), Laura Parsons (Director/Vp) and Fred Teng (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.