JG Lau Family Foundation
JG Lau Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2025, it made 10 grants totaling $140,610, including a $125,000 donation for an agricultural program at Modesto High School.
JG Lau Family Foundation at a glance
In short: JG Lau Family Foundation gave $141K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $140,610
- +1380.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +233.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,061
- +344.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $2,139,582
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to JG Lau Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing lists Johnnie F. Lau as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Johnnie F Lau
Mailing address: PO Box 778147, Henderson, NV 89077
Phone: (209) 606-8888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JG Lau Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Modesto City Schools ($125K). Together the top 8 received $141K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 6% to recipients in Maryland. The filing lists 0% for Nevada and 0% for Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $141K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Modesto City Schools Modesto, CA | Modesto High School Ag Farm Donation | $125,000 |
| Greentree Charities Bethesda, MD | Donation | $8,000 |
| Sacramento Chinese Association Sacramento, CA | Donation | $3,000 |
| Sacramento Chinese Association Sacramento, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Victoria Chinese Golf Sacramento, CA | Donation | $1,000 |
| UNLV Rebel Athletic Fund Las Vegas, NV | Donation | $500 |
| 99 Pledges Palo Alto, CA | Donation | $200 |
| Miracle of Agriculture Foundation Sandy, UT | Donation | $200 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | Donation | $110 |
| 99 Pledges Palo Alto, CA | Donation | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,139,582 | $56,496 | $141,423 | $140,610 | 10 | $140,610 | $56,496 |
| 2024 | $2,224,509 | $99,472 | $9,500 | $9,500 | 3 | $9,500 | $99,472 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a high school agricultural program, charitable organizations, and other recipients. Greentree Charities describes its own mission as supporting educational, sports, leadership, and professional development programs for youth and disadvantaged populations, and advancing research and discourse on public policy issues. Miracle of Agriculture Foundation describes its mission as providing for families in need through goods purchased from farmers and the agricultural community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $140,610 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $125,000, with a median of $750. The largest grant was $125,000 to Modesto City Schools for the “Modesto High School AG Farm Donation.” Other notable grants included $8,000 to Greentree Charities, $3,000 and $2,500 to Sacramento Chinese Association, and $1,000 to Victoria Chinese Golf.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Johnnie F. Lau as president and Gay L. Lau as secretary.
JG Lau Family Foundation is led by Johnnie F. Lau, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Johnnie F. Lau
President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gay L. Lau
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 JG Lau Family Foundation
How much does JG Lau Family Foundation give each year?
JG Lau Family Foundation gave $141K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 3 grants.
What is JG Lau Family Foundation's typical grant size?
JG Lau Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $14,061, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JG Lau Family Foundation give grants?
JG Lau Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sacramento, CA (3 grants) and Palo Alto, CA (2 grants).
Does JG Lau Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on JG Lau Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (9 grants).
Who are JG Lau Family Foundation's largest grantees?
JG Lau Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Modesto City Schools ($125,000), Greentree Charities ($8,000) and Sacramento Chinese Association ($5,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JG Lau Family Foundation?
JG Lau Family Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $56K.
What does JG Lau Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a high school agricultural program, charitable organizations, and other recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JG Lau Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JG Lau Family Foundation's EIN?
JG Lau Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4754183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does JG Lau Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
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