Gabrielle and Bien Vu Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gabrielle and Bien Vu Foundation is a private foundation in Fairfax Station, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $4,000. 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$21,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$84,261
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $16,700 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 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $16,700 | 7 | $63,256 |
| 2025 | $21,500 | 7 | $84,261 |
How to apply
Gabrielle and Bien Vu 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 Gabrielle and Bien Vu Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 4 | $12,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $4,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Education Fund | Help providing educational scholarships and grants to financially challenged students and providing food to poor families | $4,000 |
| Fairfax County Park Foundation | Support Fairfax County Parks in funding a bench at the South Run Stream Valley. | $3,500 |
| Arlington Special Education PTA | Donation | $3,000 |
| Organization For Autism Research | Support the Organization for Autism Reseach to fund research studies and to provide scholarships to students with Autism. | $3,000 |
| Perspective Charity | Help providing scholarships to financially challenge students and providing food to poor families | $3,000 |
| Special Olympics | to benefit Special Olympics Virginia Athletes in the Counties of Arlington and Fairfax Virginia | $3,000 |
| Capital Hill Baptist Church | Donation | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bien Vu
- Gabrielle Harrison
- Vicky Nguyen
- Edward Brown
- Roger Tran
Questions people ask
Does Gabrielle and Bien Vu Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gabrielle and Bien Vu Foundation give?
$21,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Gabrielle and Bien Vu Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bien Vu (President), Gabrielle Harrison (Vice President), Vicky Nguyen (Director) and Edward Brown (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Gabrielle and Bien Vu Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and human services.