HOA & Liu Family Foundation
HOA & Liu Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saratoga, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $741K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $122K.
HOA & Liu Family Foundation at a glance
In short: HOA & Liu Family Foundation gave $15K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,917
- +172.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,865
- +138.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $741,258
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who HOA & Liu Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tzu Chi Buddhist Compassion Re Hual ($9K). Together the top 8 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How HOA & Liu Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 223% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $420 (2021) to $15K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tzu Chi Buddhist Compassion Re Hual Las Vegas, NV | To relieve the suffering of those in need and create a better world for all. Putting compassion into action is at the heart of Tzu Chi's mission | $9,110 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Bellflower, CA | Seeking to put Gods love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank Honolulu, HI | To nourish our ?ohana today while we work to end hunger tomorrow. | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army Kihei, HI | To serve thousands in need across our communities with meals, housing assistance, clothes, supplies, substance abuse treatment services, youth programs, and holiday gifts. The Kahului Corp Community Center offers character-building programs, Christian education, community recreation programs, daycare, music & arts programs, women's ministries, and worship services. | $1,000 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society Honolulu, HI | For dedicated to promoting the human-animal bond and the humane treatment of all animals. We work towards creating a truly humane society based on compassion and shared responsibility. We envision a community in which every companion animal has a home a community in which people highly regard and care for their own animals and all animals on Oahu. | $500 |
| Maui Humane Society Puunene, HI | To protect and save the lives of Mauis animals, accepting all in need, educating the community, and inspiring respect and compassion towards all animals. | $500 |
| Austin Pets Alive Austin, TX | To promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals | $157 |
| Austin Animal Services Austin, TX | To provide public service and a safety net for lost and homeless animals in the community by providing necessary food, water, shelter and standard municipal veterinary care for animals in need. | $150 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $741,258 | $136,256 | $63,663 | $14,917 | 8 | $68,465 | $122,381 | $63,132 |
| 2024 | $668,166 | $125,943 | $54,568 | $5,472 | 7 | $48,146 | $73,464 | $56,801 |
| 2023 | $596,293 | $21,359 | $55,225 | $2,798 | 5 | $44,242 | $4,944 | $48,225 |
| 2022 | $641,876 | $45,295 | $65,085 | $4,620 | 5 | $54,964 | $11,220 | $57,491 |
| 2021 | $652,771 | $231,327 | $30,296 | $420 | 1 | — | $137,627 | $57,446 |
| 2020 | $448,607 | $70,936 | $23,624 | $1,581 | 3 | — | $26,776 | $35,165 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, HOA & Liu Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
HOA & Liu Family Foundation is led by Pai-Ling Liu, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pai-Ling Liu
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Hoa
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yung-Sheng Hoa
CFO
Secretary & CFO → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evelyn Hoa
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 HOA & Liu Family Foundation
How much does HOA & Liu Family Foundation give each year?
HOA & Liu Family Foundation gave $15K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 7 grants.
What is HOA & Liu Family Foundation's typical grant size?
HOA & Liu Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $1,865, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does HOA & Liu Family Foundation give grants?
HOA & Liu Family Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Hawaii (23%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (2 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does HOA & Liu Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on HOA & Liu Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are HOA & Liu Family Foundation's largest grantees?
HOA & Liu Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Tzu Chi Buddhist Compassion Re Hual ($9,110), Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los ($2,000) and Hawaii Foodbank ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is HOA & Liu Family Foundation?
HOA & Liu Family Foundation reported $741K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is HOA & Liu Family Foundation's EIN?
HOA & Liu Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1239795. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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