GU Foundation
GU Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pleasanton, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $32K.
GU Foundation at a glance
In short: GU Foundation gave $47K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $46,600
- -15.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,657
- -39.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,504,477
- +20.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who GU Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Galaxy Art Group for Children ($33K across 2 grants). Together the top 6 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How GU Foundation gives
- Giving grew 211% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $55K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Art Group for Children Dublin, CA | Education. | $30,000 |
| Cuaaac of Education Alhambra, CA | Education. | $5,000 |
| Chan Lu Lan RUO Buddist Temple San Jose, CA | Religion. | $3,000 |
| Galaxy Art Group for Children Dublin, CA | Education. | $3,000 |
| University of Science and Technology of China Washington Fund Rockville, MD | Education. | $3,000 |
| Alameda County Fair Foundation Pleasanton, CA | Education. | $2,000 |
| San Francisco Chinatown Lions Club Foundation San Francisco, CA | Community Service. | $600 |
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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 | $2,504,477 | $561,556 | $128,689 | $46,600 | 7 | $106,600 | $31,556 | $102,960 |
| 2023 | $2,071,610 | $290,322 | $65,247 | $55,000 | 5 | $55,000 | $90,322 | $91,463 |
| 2022 | $1,846,535 | $1,612,760 | $50,625 | $38,420 | 6 | $38,420 | $12,760 | $16,492 |
| 2021 | $284,400 | $300,000 | $15,600 | $15,000 | 2 | $15,000 | — | $1,353 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, GU Foundation reported a distributable amount of $103K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
GU Foundation is led by Gordon Gu, CEO, CFO, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gordon Gu
CEO, CFO, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 GU Foundation
How much does GU Foundation give each year?
GU Foundation gave $47K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 5 grants.
What is GU Foundation's typical grant size?
GU Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $6,657, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does GU Foundation give grants?
GU Foundation gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dublin, CA (2 grants).
Does GU Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on GU Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education." (5 grants).
Who are GU Foundation's largest grantees?
GU Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Galaxy Art Group for Children ($33,000 across 2 grants), Cuaaac of Education ($5,000) and Chan Lu Lan RUO Buddist Temple ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is GU Foundation?
GU Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $107K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $103K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is GU Foundation's EIN?
GU Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3507941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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