Allen & Ivy Yu Foundation
Allen & Ivy Yu Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Altos Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $822K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $15K.
Allen & Ivy Yu Foundation at a glance
In short: Allen & Ivy Yu Foundation gave $45K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $45,200
- +201.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,022
- +134.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $822,073
- +48.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (55% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Allen & Ivy Yu Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Prajna Dharma Foundation (Fein# 87-1925760) ($16K). Together the top 9 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Allen & Ivy Yu Foundation gives
- Giving grew 376% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $45K (2026). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prajna Dharma Foundation (Fein# 87-1925760) Superior, CO | To Support Foundation Mission | $16,000 |
| New Hope Chinese Cancer Care Foundation (Fein# 46-2490094) Milpitas, CA | To Support Chinese Cancer Patients and Families. | $15,000 |
| Wisdom Culture & Education Organization (Fein# 94-3353598) San Jose, CA | To support children and youth to expand their educational horizons and excel as a community leader while broadening their understanding of chinese language and culture. | $5,000 |
| Chung Tai Chan Monastery USA (CTCM USA) (Fein# 20-0744366) Houston, TX | To Support Foundation Mission | $2,200 |
| Alzheimer's Association (Fein #13-3039601) Chicago, IL | To Support Alzheimer's Care and Research | $2,000 |
| El Camino Health Foundation (EID #94-2823235) Mountain View, CA | To Support Better Healthcare for the Community | $2,000 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health (EIN #77-0440090) Palo Alto, CA | To Support Lucile Packard Children's Fund | $1,000 |
| UCSF (Fein# 94-2829914) San Francisco, CA | To support scientific knowledge and groundbreaking discovery in health care services. | $1,000 |
| NAMI Santa Clara County (Fein# 94-2430956) San Jose, CA | To support foundation mission to help people with a lived experience of mental illness and their families in santa Clara county | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $822,073 | $320,823 | $51,296 | $45,200 | 9 | $45,249 | $14,776 | $41,370 |
| 2025 | $552,546 | $13,383 | $21,859 | $15,000 | 7 | $15,672 | $9,223 | $29,842 |
| 2024 | $561,022 | $581,525 | $32,653 | $28,100 | 8 | $28,629 | $15,904 | $28,421 |
| 2023 | $12,150 | $5 | $9,525 | $9,500 | 6 | $9,525 | $5 | $835 |
| 2022 | $21,670 | $25,004 | $6,780 | $5,000 | 5 | $6,780 | $4 | $867 |
| 2021 | $3,446 | $15 | $14,470 | $10,600 | 7 | — | $15 | $561 |
| 2020 | $17,901 | $36 | $22,710 | $22,700 | 12 | — | $36 | $1,124 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Allen & Ivy Yu Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Allen & Ivy Yu Foundation is led by Ivy Yu, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ivy Yu
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Albert Yu
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie Yu
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen Yu
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Allen & Ivy Yu Foundation
How much does Allen & Ivy Yu Foundation give each year?
Allen & Ivy Yu Foundation gave $45K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $15K across 7 grants.
What is Allen & Ivy Yu Foundation's typical grant size?
Allen & Ivy Yu Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,022, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Allen & Ivy Yu Foundation give grants?
Allen & Ivy Yu Foundation gives mostly in California: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (2 grants).
Does Allen & Ivy Yu Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Allen & Ivy Yu Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Allen & Ivy Yu Foundation's largest grantees?
Allen & Ivy Yu Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Prajna Dharma Foundation (Fein# 87-1925760) ($16,000), New Hope Chinese Cancer Care Foundation (Fein# 46-2490094) ($15,000) and Wisdom Culture & Education Organization (Fein# 94-3353598) ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Allen & Ivy Yu Foundation?
Allen & Ivy Yu Foundation reported $822K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Allen & Ivy Yu Foundation's EIN?
Allen & Ivy Yu Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3298737. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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