Private foundation · EIN 85-6466998 · Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Springer-Lu 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: 1 grants paid, $654K total, median $654K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$654K
Median grant
$654K
Stays in MA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Greater Horizons FundKansas City, MOCharitable gift$654K

About this foundation

Springer-Lu Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, administered in care of Chafen Lu, tax-exempt since 2021. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Springer-Lu 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 Springer-Lu Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $654K across 1 grants, a median of $654K.

Where does Springer-Lu Family Foundation give?

Missouri (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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