Liaou Foundation
Liaou Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Bernardino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $63K.
Liaou Foundation at a glance
In short: Liaou Foundation gave $63K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,603
- +97.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,943
- +12.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,977
- -89.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Liaou Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Buddhist Progress Soc ($26K). Together the top 7 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Liaou Foundation gives
- Giving grew 637% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $9K (2021) to $86K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Buddhist Progress Soc Hacienda Heights, CA | Provide Sutra Printing and Philosopy Promotion | $25,603 |
| Buddhist TZU Chi Foundation Sam Dimas, CA | Provide Emergency Relief and Food for Ukraine. | $15,000 |
| Taiwan Center Foundation of Greater Los Rosemead, CA | To promote taiwanese culture and traditions and promote communication | $12,000 |
| TCCNA Foundation Cupertino, CA | To promote economic and trade exchanges, foster business conncections, and enhance the image of taiwanese business within the North American community. | $5,000 |
| Sino American Buddhist Cultural Center Downey, CA | Provide Sutra Printing and Philosopy Promotion | $2,000 |
| Inland Empire Future Leaders Los Angeles, CA | To provide leadership training and cultural education to latino youth in the inland empire. | $2,000 |
| Socal Taiwanese American Emergency Assis San Gabriel, CA | To Provide Emergency Assistance for Taiwanese American Communities | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,977 | $3,000 | $65,128 | $62,603 | 7 | $62,603 | $2,572 |
| 2023 | $69,105 | $1,230 | $34,300 | $31,750 | 4 | $31,750 | $4,112 |
| 2022 | $102,175 | $50,000 | $87,650 | $85,600 | 6 | $85,600 | $5,593 |
| 2021 | $139,825 | $100,000 | $10,175 | $8,500 | 6 | $8,500 | $2,620 |
| 2020 | $49,015 | $50,000 | $985 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Liaou Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Liaou Foundation is led by Wen Seng Liaou, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wen Seng Liaou
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mei Lee Lin Liaou
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Chen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Liaou
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tom Rivera (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Liaou Foundation
How much does Liaou Foundation give each year?
Liaou Foundation gave $63K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 4 grants.
What is Liaou Foundation's typical grant size?
Liaou Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,943, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Liaou Foundation give grants?
Liaou Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Liaou Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Liaou Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Liaou Foundation's largest grantees?
Liaou Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include International Buddhist Progress Soc ($25,603), Buddhist TZU Chi Foundation ($15,000) and Taiwan Center Foundation of Greater Los ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Liaou Foundation?
Liaou Foundation reported $7K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Liaou Foundation's EIN?
Liaou Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4139375. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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