The Zhou Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Zhou Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $59,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$59,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $206,000 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 | $49,000 | 4 | $623,146 |
| 2024 | $206,000 | 3 | $739,527 |
| 2025 | $59,000 | 5 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The Zhou Family 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 Zhou Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $49,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Brearley School | For educationalsupport | $45,000 |
| University of California Los Angeles | For educationalsupport | $5,000 |
| Uset Foundation | For communitysupport | $5,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | For communitysupport | $3,000 |
| Lenox Hill Neighborhood House | For communitysupport | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fangxian Liu
Questions people ask
Does The Zhou Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Zhou Family Foundation give?
$59,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Zhou Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Fangxian Liu (President).
What does The Zhou Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.