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Lu Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Bellevue, Washington · EIN 873313651

Lu Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bellevue, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $12,645 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$6,9064$191,749
2024$12,6455$308,704
2025$13,5004$385,883

How to apply

Lu 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Lu Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.

StateGrantsAmount
Wisconsin2$7,500
Washington1$5,000
Massachusetts1$1,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
U of Washington
Seattle, WA
Donated to the university for scholarships$5,000
Literacy Network
Madison, WI
Helping adults learn English language and build skills.$5,000
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
Donated to University for Scholarships$2,500
Nucleate
Brighton, MA
Helping biotech fellowship funding and training$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Lu Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Lu Family Foundation give?

$13,500 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.

Who runs Lu Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Sophia Lu (Officer), Roberto Lu (Officer), Winifred Lu (Director) and Patricia Lu (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Lu Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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