Liao Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Liao Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bellevue, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $17,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$17,500
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$8,750
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$20.6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $10.1 million |
| 2025 | $17,500 | 2 | $20.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Foundation 13343 NE Bel-Red Rd 200, Bellevue, WA 98005 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (425) 698-9052 |
| What to submit | An applicant must submit the completed application, including any applicable supporting documentation, to the foundation for review. |
| Deadlines | Applications have no specific deadline. |
| Restrictions | Grant proposals are considered only from eligible organizations who currently qualify as a 501(c)(3) public charity. The foundation may make grants to foreign governments/organizations so long as the grant is to be used exclusively for charitable purposes and have a written grant agreement. |
What Liao Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $17,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Cheen Liao
- Hong-Wen Charng
- Victoria Ann Liao
- Valerie Sarah Liao
Questions people ask
Does Liao Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications have no specific deadline..
How much does Liao Family Foundation give?
$17,500 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.
Who runs Liao Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cheen Liao (President/Treasurer), Hong-Wen Charng (Secretary), Victoria Ann Liao (Director) and Valerie Sarah Liao (Director).
What does Liao Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.