Lu & Nguyen Foundation
Lu & Nguyen Foundation is a private foundation based in San Jose, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to churches and charitable organizations, including support for Vietnam flood relief, a school, and organizations described as serving people with disabilities and orphans.
Lu & Nguyen Foundation at a glance
In short: Lu & Nguyen Foundation gave $8K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $690.917), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,291
- +61.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $691
- +114.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $93,803
- -29.5% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to Lu & Nguyen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4080 Williams Rd, San Jose, CA 95117
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lu & Nguyen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vietbay ($2K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports 61% of grant dollars going to recipients in an unidentified state and 39% to recipients in California. Listed California recipients include VietBay Inc. in Palo Alto and EDS PTO in San Jose. The filing also lists grants for churches and charitable organizations in Vietnam.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lu & Nguyen Foundation gives
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 592% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100 (2023) to $8K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vietbay Palo Alto, CA | help with VIetnam flood remedy | $2,000 |
| EDS PTO San Jose, CA | School donation | $1,212 |
| Saint Peter Basilica | contribution to the church | $579 |
| Sistine chapel | Donate to the church | $500 |
| NHA Tho Hoang Mai | donate to church | $500 |
| NHa Tho Trung bac | donate to church | $500 |
| NHA Tho Tan Dinh | donate to the church | $500 |
| NHA Tho Madaguoi | donate to church | $500 |
| Ha NOI Church | donate to church | $500 |
| Tinh Thuong QUY | Donate to charity org in vietnam | $500 |
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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 | $93,803 | $3,442 | $41,761 | $8,291 | 12 | $29,406 | — | $4,964 |
| 2024 | $132,972 | $95,079 | $31,581 | $5,143 | 16 | $29,955 | $19,975 | $3,710 |
| 2023 | $74,381 | $72,138 | $100 | $100 | 1 | $100 | $689 | $39 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lu & Nguyen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $8,291. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median of $500. Its largest grant was $2,000 to VietBay Inc. for “help with Vietnam flood remedy.” VietBay describes its mission as empowering Vietnamese communities through cultural celebration, strategic partnerships, and philanthropic relief locally and abroad. Other listed grants included $1,212 to EDS PTO for a school donation and several $500 contributions to churches and charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Phuoc Bao Quynh Nguyen as President and Director; Hai Loc Lu as Chairman; and Lucas Kien Lu and Lily Duyen Lu as Junior Trustees.
Lu & Nguyen Foundation is led by Phuoc Bao Quynh Nguyen, President & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Phuoc Bao Quynh Nguyen
President & Director
President → President & Secretary, 2024
President & Secretary → President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lily Duyen Lu
Junior Trustee
Junior Trustee → Trustee, 2024
Trustee → Junior Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucas Kien Lu
Junior Trustee
Junior Trustee → Trustee, 2024
Trustee → Junior Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hai Loc Lu
Chairmain
Chairman → Chairmain, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 & Nguyen Foundation
How much does Lu & Nguyen Foundation give each year?
Lu & Nguyen Foundation gave $8K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 16 grants.
What is Lu & Nguyen Foundation's typical grant size?
Lu & Nguyen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $691, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lu & Nguyen Foundation give grants?
Lu & Nguyen Foundation's top state is California, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Lu & Nguyen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Lu & Nguyen Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donate to Church" (4 grants).
Who are Lu & Nguyen Foundation's largest grantees?
Lu & Nguyen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Vietbay ($2,000), EDS PTO ($1,212) and Saint Peter Basilica ($579), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lu & Nguyen Foundation?
Lu & Nguyen Foundation reported $94K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Lu & Nguyen Foundation?
The foundation 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 Lu & Nguyen Foundation's EIN?
Lu & Nguyen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3877179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Lu & Nguyen 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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