Private foundation · EIN 20-3724211 · San Jose, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Luan Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2023 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $72K total, median $10K. 33% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
6
$72K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2023

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
MITCambridge, MAEducation and scientific reseaerch$30K
Collective Wellness FoundationSan Juan, RQInimprove wellness through education$12K
TpaHumacao, PRPromoting educational and cultural support$10K
Bright Minds AssociationRancho Cucamonga, CAPromote youth leadership and community$10K
Belevue LifespringBellevue, WASocial benefit support$5,000
Onesky for All ChildrenBerkley, CAPromote responsive care and safe learning$5,000

By state: Massachusetts 1 · California 2 · INTL 1 · Puerto Rico 1 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Luan Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Jose, California, administered in care of Chenggang Luan, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Luan Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Luan Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $72K across 6 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Luan Foundation give?

Massachusetts (1 grants), California (2 grants), INTL (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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