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J&K Lau Foundation is a private corporation based in BURLINGAME, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. It holds total assets of $13.8M. Annual income is reported at $5.5M. Total assets have grown from $6.7M in 2019 to $13.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2019 to 2024. According to available records, J&K Lau Foundation has made 10 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $50K in 2019 to $550K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $375K, with an average award of $108K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
J&K Lau Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 10 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY.
J&K Lau Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 10 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $108K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $375K.
J&K Lau Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
J&K Lau Foundation is headquartered in BURLINGAME, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine S Lau | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James K Lau | SECRETARY / TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$13.8M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$13.7M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
10
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$108K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior UniversityTO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND RESEARCH | Redwood City, CA | $375K | 2022 |
| Maryknoll Sisters Of St Dominic IncTO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF THE POOR, THE AILING, AND THE MARGINALIZED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD | Maryknoll, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| The Tech InteractiveTO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN VIA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | San Jose, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| LifemovesTO SUPPORT FINDING SOLUTIONS TO HOMELESSNESS | Santa Clara, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Chinese Historical Society Of AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT FOR CHINESE CULTURE AND HISTORY | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2020 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyTO SUPPORT THOSE AFFECTED BY MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND END MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS | New York, NY | $3K | 2020 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA