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Li Lu Foundation is a private trust based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is Li Lu. It holds total assets of $102.9M. Annual income is reported at $18.1M. Total assets have grown from $11K in 2013 to $80.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York and District of Columbia. According to available records, Li Lu Foundation has made 92 grants totaling $13.1M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $3.9M in 2021 to $5.4M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $2M, with an average award of $143K. The foundation has supported 36 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, District of Columbia, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$33K
Average Grant
$151K
Largest Grant
$2M
Based on 26 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.
Li Lu Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 92 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, DC.
Li Lu Foundation has distributed a total of $13.1M across 92 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $143K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $2M.
Li Lu Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Li Lu Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Li Lu | GRANTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$5.7M
Total Assets
$80.5M
Fair Market Value
$80.5M
Net Worth
$80.5M
Grants Paid
$5.4M
Contributions
$15.8M
Net Investment Income
$1.8M
Distribution Amount
$3.3M
Total: N/A
Total Grants
92
Total Giving
$13.1M
Average Grant
$143K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
36
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia UniversityCONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S FACULTY AND STUDENT BODY AND SUPPORT RESEARCH AND TEACHING ON GLOBAL ISSUES. | New York, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| The Asian American FoundationTO SUPPORT THE ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITY IN THEIR PURSUIT OF BELONGING AND PROSPERITY THAT IS FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION, SLANDER, AND VIOLENCE. | New York, NY | $2M | 2023 |
| RandTO SUPPORT THE GOAL TO IMPROVE POLICY AND DECISIONMAKING THROUGH RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS | Santa Monica, CA | $1M | 2023 |
| Endowment Of The Us Institute Of PeaceTO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE | Washington, DC | $300K | 2023 |
| The Paradise International FoundationTO SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES | Luohu District | $130K | 2023 |
| University Of California San DiegoTO SUPPORT EDUCATION | La Jolla, CA | $120K | 2023 |
| California Institute Of TechnologyCONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT EDUCATION | Pasadena, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Center For Humane TechnologyTO SUPPORT A COMPREHENSIVE SHIFT TOWARD TECHNOLOGY THAT STRENGTHENS OUR WELL-BEING, GLOBAL DEMOCRATIC FUNCTIONING, AND SHARED INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Columbia Law SchoolCONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S FACULTY AND STUDENT BODY AND SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| University Of Washington FoundationTO SUPPORT EDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| United Chinese AmericansCONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT HUMAN RIGHTS OF CHINESE AMERICANS | Washington, DC | $53K | 2023 |
| Seattle UniversityTO | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| The Aspen InstituteTO SUPPORT GATHERING DIVERSE, NONPARTISAN THOUGHT LEADERS, CREATIVES, SCHOLARS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST COMPLEX PROBLEMS. | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Gladstone InstituteCONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT SCIENCE OVERCOMING DISEASE | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Edward Charles FoundationCONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT IMPACTING LIVES AND COMMUNITIES IN WORTHWHILE CAUSES | Beverly Hills, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Committee Of 100CONTRUBUTION TO SUPPORT PARTICIPATION OF CHINESE AMERICANS IN AMERICAN SOCIETY | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Nyu Stern Business SchoolSUPPORT THE EDUCATION PROVIDED BY STERN BUSINESS SCHOOL | New York, NY | $33K | 2023 |
| St Thomas SchoolCONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT EDUCATION | Medina, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Polytechnic SchoolCONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT EDUCATION | Pasadena, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Teach For AllCONTRIBUTION TO DEVELOP LEADERS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIESCONTRIBUTION TO SUUPORT MISSION TO ENSURE ALL CHILDREN CAN REACH THEIR ACADEMIC POTENTIAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| The Dawn RedwoodsCONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT PEOPLE IN TIMES OF NEED | Tiburon, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Asian Society Southern CaliforniaDONATION TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF UNDERSTANDING ASIA AND ITS ROLE IN THE WORLD | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| International Medical CorpsCONTRIBUTION TO RELIVE SUFFERING OF THOSE INFLICTED BY CONFLICT, NATURAL DISASTER OR DISEASE OUTBREAK | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors IncCONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT FAMILIES OF VETERANS WHO DIED IN SERVICE | Arlington, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Wikimedia FoundationCONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DISTRIBUTION OF FREE, MULTILINGUAL CONTENT | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Pacific Council On International PolicyTO SUPPORT THE COUNCIL'S WORK TO PROMOTE GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT. | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Asian American Equity Opportunity FundCONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT RACIAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE FOR ASIAN AMERICANS | New York, NY | $1M | 2022 |
| Columbia Business SchoolCONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S FACULTY AND STUDENT BODY AND SUPPORT | New York, NY | $215K | 2022 |
| American Association For The Advancement Of ScienceCONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| Columbia CollegeCONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S FACULTY AND STUDENT BODY AND SUPPORT CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S FACULTY AND STUDENT BODY AND SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| American Acacemy Of Arts And SciencesCONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE ARTS AND SCIENCES | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2022 |