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Lee Chu Family Foundation is a private corporation based in MILLBRAE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Charles Lee. It holds total assets of $25K. Annual income is reported at $41K. Total assets have grown from $10K in 2010 to $27K in 2022. 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, North Carolina and Idaho. According to available records, Lee Chu Family Foundation has made 21 grants totaling $165K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $38K in 2020 to $48K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $79K distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $45K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, North Carolina, Idaho, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$700
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$33K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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.
Lee Chu Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 21 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NC, ID.
Lee Chu Family Foundation has distributed a total of $165K across 21 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $45K.
Lee Chu Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lee Chu Family Foundation is headquartered in MILLBRAE, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan K Lee | CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Charles W Lee | CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$50K
Total Assets
$27K
Fair Market Value
$79K
Net Worth
$25K
Grants Paid
$48K
Contributions
$58K
Net Investment Income
$290
Distribution Amount
$4K
Total: $14K
Total Grants
21
Total Giving
$165K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| SfcacCharitable | San Francisco, CA | $45K | 2023 |
| Chinese Christian Herald CrusadesCharitable | Flushing, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| The Salvation ArmyCharitable | San Francisco, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| City ImpactCharitable | San Francisco, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Samaritan'S PurseCharitable | Boone, NC | $1K | 2022 |
| San Francisco City ImpactCharitable | San Francisco, CA | $800 | 2022 |
| Mission Aviation FellowshipCharitable | Nampa, ID | $700 | 2022 |
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