Private foundation · EIN 37-2081596 · San Francisco, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lu Charitable 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $203K total, median $203K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$203K
Median grant
$203K
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Washington University in St LouisClayton, MODonation$203K

About this foundation

Lu Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, administered in care of Wing Yee Wayne Lu, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Lu Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Lu Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $203K across 1 grants, a median of $203K.

Where does Lu Charitable Foundation give?

Missouri (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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