Loving Universe Foundation
Loving Universe Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $18K. Net investment income was $55.
Loving Universe Foundation at a glance
In short: Loving Universe Foundation gave $18K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $18K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $18,000
- -40.0% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $18,000
- -40.0% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Loving Universe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Telluride Flights Worldwide Childrens Relief Fund ($18K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $30K (2019). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Telluride Flights Worldwide Childrens Relief Fund Telluride, CO | General & Unrestricted | $18,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $55 | $22,049 | $18,000 | 1 | $55 | $450 |
| 2019 | $21,994 | $252 | $36,026 | $30,000 | 1 | $252 | $2,111 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Loving Universe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $450 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Loving Universe Foundation is led by Jose Shibu, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Jose Shibu
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Loving Universe Foundation
How much does Loving Universe Foundation give each year?
Loving Universe Foundation gave $18K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
Where does Loving Universe Foundation operate?
Loving Universe Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
How much is Loving Universe Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Loving Universe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $450 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Loving Universe Foundation's EIN?
Loving Universe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4525059. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 12, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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