Private foundation · EIN 20-8643551 · Gardena, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rm Liu Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $49K. 78% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$1.1M
Median grant
$49K
Stays in CA
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fu Jen University FoundationGlendale, CAUnrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose$448K
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, INUnrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose$250K
Torrance Memorial HospitalTorrance, CAUnrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose$200K
Give2asiaSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose$130K
Pacific Council on International PolicyLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose$49K
China Institute in AmericaLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose$10K
The Representation ProjectSacramento, CAUnrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose$10K
USC Annenberg School for Communication and JournalismLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose$5,000
Coliseum of Art Antiques & AmericanaOregon, ILUnrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose$2,000

By state: California 7 · Indiana 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Rm Liu Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Gardena, California, administered in care of Justin R Liu, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Rm Liu Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Rm Liu Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 9 grants, a median of $49K.

Where does Rm Liu Family Foundation give?

California (7 grants), Indiana (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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