Ann Wu Liao Foundation
Ann Wu Liao Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bellevue, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $212K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $5K.
Ann Wu Liao Foundation at a glance
In short: Ann Wu Liao Foundation gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,720
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,360
- +52.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,360
- Total assets
- $211,952
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Ann Wu Liao Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ichs ($12K). Together the top 2 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ann Wu Liao Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 137% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $26K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ichs Seattle, WA | Support Organization | $12,000 |
| World Vision Tacoma, WA | Support Organization | $720 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $211,952 | $12,299 | $53,542 | $12,720 | 2 | $12,720 | $5,147 | $9,289 |
| 2023 | $253,195 | $6,678 | $52,988 | $12,520 | 3 | $12,520 | — | $9,782 |
| 2022 | $299,505 | $21,722 | $69,339 | $12,220 | 2 | $12,220 | $21,722 | $13,706 |
| 2021 | $347,122 | $50,946 | $26,209 | $14,040 | 3 | $14,040 | $50,946 | $17,276 |
| 2020 | $322,385 | $6,976 | $47,720 | $25,740 | 7 | — | $29,508 | $15,355 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ann Wu Liao Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ann Wu Liao Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lily P. S. Liao
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$590 (2020) → $0 (2024)
Sandy P. S. Liao
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$590 (2020) → $0 (2024)
Daniel T. C. Liao
Officer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $590, to Sandy P S Liao (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ann Wu Liao Foundation
How much does Ann Wu Liao Foundation give each year?
Ann Wu Liao Foundation gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 3 grants.
How large is Ann Wu Liao Foundation?
Ann Wu Liao Foundation reported $212K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Ann Wu Liao Foundation operate?
Ann Wu Liao Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Ann Wu Liao Foundation's EIN?
Ann Wu Liao Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1867584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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