Lu and Ku Family Foundation
Lu and Ku Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sunnyvale, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $85K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $2K. Net investment income was $4K.
Lu and Ku Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lu and Ku Family Foundation gave $2K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $300.429), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,103
- -8.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $300
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $260
- Total assets
- $85,310
- -29.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Lu and Ku Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Comunita' Di S Egidio - Acap O ($521). Together the top 6 received $2K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($260), which are not listed by name.
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 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lu and Ku Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 589% 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2025) to $5K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Comunita' Di S Egidio - Acap O | To the periphery and peripheral people, gathering men and women of all ages and conditions, united by a fraternal tie through the listening of the Gospel and the voluntary and free commitment for the poor and peace. | $521 |
| Tzuchi Foundation | Long-term care to underprivileged individuals and families, short-term aid to those affected by disasters, construction of homes, schools and other facilities, as well as providing livelihood training to give them the means to become independent. | $503 |
| National Pediatric Cancer Foundatio Tampa, FL | To fund research to eliminate childhood cancer. To find less toxic, more effective treatments through a unique collaborative research initiative called the Sunshine Project. | $260 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $260 |
| Acts2 Northern California Alameda, CA | Equipping, inspiring, and resourcing pastors and church leaders so that they can effectively reach their communities with the love of God. Providing connection, resources, ordination, leadership development, and support to foster healthy, impactful ministry. | $205 |
| West Valley PTO Sunnyvale, CA | To enriching the education and learning experience of the students at West Valley Elementary School. | $200 |
| Cupertino Valley Athletic League Sunnyvale, CA | To provide an inter-school athletic program to as many students as possible. The program offers sport-specific instruction and reinforces the principles of self-esteem building, self-discipline, and conscientious sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches, referees, parents, and administrators. | $154 |
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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 | $85,310 | $4,151 | $41,400 | $2,103 | 7 | $41,400 | $4,151 | $7,030 |
| 2024 | $121,551 | $3,590 | $15,664 | $2,306 | 8 | $15,664 | $3,565 | $13,670 |
| 2023 | $156,854 | $195,762 | $72,198 | $4,552 | 8 | $72,198 | $195,762 | $9,781 |
| 2022 | $2,006 | $2,500 | $494 | — | — | $494 | — | $72 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lu and Ku Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lu and Ku Family Foundation is led by Edward Lu, CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward Lu
CEO
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Carol Ku Lu
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Lu and Ku Family Foundation
How much does Lu and Ku Family Foundation give each year?
Lu and Ku Family Foundation gave $2K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 8 grants.
What is Lu and Ku Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lu and Ku Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $260, and its average grant was $300, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lu and Ku Family Foundation give grants?
Lu and Ku Family Foundation's top state is California, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sunnyvale, CA (2 grants).
Does Lu and Ku Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Lu and Ku Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Lu and Ku Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lu and Ku Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Comunita' Di S Egidio - Acap O ($521), Tzuchi Foundation ($503) and National Pediatric Cancer Foundatio ($260), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($260), which are not listed by name. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lu and Ku Family Foundation?
Lu and Ku Family Foundation reported $85K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Lu and Ku Family Foundation's EIN?
Lu and Ku Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2714689. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
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 2022–2025
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