Liu Shiming Art Foundation
The Liu Shiming Art Foundation honors the life and spirit of chinese artist liu shiming (1926-2010) by supporting future generations of artists and art historians, and by preserving and promoting the artistic legacy of liu shiming through exhibitions, research, and publications.
Liu Shiming Art Foundation at a glance
In short: Liu Shiming Art Foundation gave $161K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $160,560
- -62.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,140
- -24.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,443
- Total assets
- $1,009,313
- +214.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Liu Shiming Art Foundation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Liu Shiming Art Foundation
Who Liu Shiming Art Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rutgers University Foundation ($22K). Together the top 3 received $43K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($117,675), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 8 grants of 19 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $161K (2024) to $567K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $161K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $117,675 |
| Rutgers University Foundation New Brunswick, NJ | Scholarship programs with schools to support students in arts and cultural studies. | $21,885 |
| The Chapel & York US Foundation Inc New York, NY | Scholarship programs with schools to support students in arts and cultural studies. | $15,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Scholarship programs with schools to support students in arts and cultural studies. | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,009,313 | $1,436,925 | $1,431,741 | $160,560 | 4 |
| 2023 | $320,610 | $1,550,713 | $981,257 | $425,310 | 8 |
| 2022 | $169,823 | $1,451,673 | $1,283,836 | $566,606 | 7 |
| 2021 | $1,986 | $50,030 | $48,044 | — | — |
About Liu Shiming Art Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Liu Shiming Art Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $161K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Liu Shiming Art Foundation is led by Zhiyong Yang, President & CFO since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Zhiyong Yang
President & CFO
President → President & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Puiking Hui
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Si Yang
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Danqung Xu
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Geoffrey Glick (2023) — Acting President
- Former: Yu Bai (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Zezong Mao (2021–2022) — Executive President
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 Liu Shiming Art Foundation
How much does Liu Shiming Art Foundation give each year?
Liu Shiming Art Foundation gave $161K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $425K across 8 grants.
What is Liu Shiming Art Foundation's typical grant size?
Liu Shiming Art Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $18,443, and its average grant was $40,140, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Liu Shiming Art Foundation give grants?
Liu Shiming Art Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (14%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Liu Shiming Art Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Liu Shiming Art Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Liu Shiming Art Foundation?
Liu Shiming Art Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is Liu Shiming Art Foundation?
Liu Shiming Art Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Liu Shiming Art Foundation's EIN?
Liu Shiming Art Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2425228. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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