LUU Quynh Foundation
LUU Quynh Foundation is a private foundation based in Mountain View, California. Its 2023 filing reports 11 grants totaling $25,276 to organizations supporting education, community services, youth programs, and other activities. The foundation’s 2022 filing is marked as its final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down; the 2023 grant information is reported separately below.
LUU Quynh Foundation at a glance
In short: LUU Quynh Foundation gave $25K across 11 grants in 2023 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 18% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $25,276
- +15.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 11
- -26.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,298
- +58.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,200
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (67% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to LUU Quynh Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2022 final return that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy is from the 2022 filing and is not presented as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 110 Gibbs Court, Mountain View, CA 94040
Phone: (669) 333-6698
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who LUU Quynh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was California Transportation Foundation Ho HUY Initiative Scholarship ($8K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 23% to Louisiana, and 9% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is LUU Quynh Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 64% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 131% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $25K (2023). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Transportation Foundation Ho HUY Initiative Scholarship Sacramento, CA | Supports and promotes the California transportation industry through scholarships, educational programs, mentoring, and internships. | $7,750 |
| LSU Medical Alumni Association New Orleans, LA | Funds support medical education and community outreach programs that enhance diversity, provide educational and service opportunities. | $5,900 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Triangle, VA | Provides toys and books to America's less fortunate children. | $2,378 |
| MVHS PTSA Mountain View, CA | Organization that enriches the academic and extracurricular experiences of mvhs students. | $2,330 |
| Hope's Corner Mountain View, CA | Serves free hot breakfast, bagged lunches, showers, and laundry service to under-resourced community members. | $1,401 |
| Dieu Nhan Buddhist Mediation Assocation Rescue, CA | Supports meditation education and deep listening to promote forgiveness and compassion | $1,200 |
| Oak School PTA Los Altos, CA | Organization that enrich the experiences of all oak students by providing monetary and volunteer support. | $1,140 |
| One Warm Coat San Francisco, CA | Provides free coats to children and adults in need while promoting volunteerism and environmental sustainability. | $1,077 |
| Blach School Los Altos, CA | Organization that enrich the academic and extracurricular experiences of blach students by providing monetary and volunteer support. | $870 |
| MVHS Sports Boosters Club Mountain View, CA | Promote athletics at mvhs in an atmosphere that is consistent with the educational philosophy of the school community. | $635 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $4,583 | $48,021 | $25,276 | 11 | $25,276 | $4,583 | $847 |
| 2022 | $43,438 | $3,846 | $33,837 | $21,808 | 15 | $21,808 | $3,846 | $2,951 |
| 2021 | $73,429 | $11,020 | $12,812 | $3,702 | 6 | — | $10,770 | $3,946 |
| 2020 | $75,221 | $3,274 | $21,825 | $10,950 | 7 | — | $3,024 | $4,347 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LUU Quynh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $847 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for scholarships and medical education, school activities and athletics, youth programs, food and services for people in need, and other charitable activities. For example, Hopes Corner Inc. describes its mission as providing meals to the hungry and showers to the unhoused; One Warm Coat says it provides free coats to children and adults in need while promoting volunteerism and environmental sustainability. Marine Toys for Tots Foundation describes its mission as assisting the U.S. Marine Corps in providing a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $25,276. Grants ranged from $595 to $7,750, with a median grant of $1,200.
The largest reported grants were $7,750 to California Transportation Foundation Ho Huy Initiative Scholarship for support of the California transportation industry through scholarships and educational programs, and $5,900 to LSU Medical Alumni Association for medical education and community outreach programs. Other grants included $2,378 to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, $2,330 to MVHS PTSA, and $1,401 to Hope’s Corner.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Diana Q Ho as president and Anh T Nguyen as secretary/treasurer.
LUU Quynh Foundation is led by Diana Q. Ho, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Diana Q. Ho
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anh T. Nguyen
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 LUU Quynh Foundation
How much does LUU Quynh Foundation give each year?
LUU Quynh Foundation gave $25K across 11 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $22K across 15 grants.
What is LUU Quynh Foundation's typical grant size?
LUU Quynh Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,200, and its average grant was $2,298, across 11 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from LUU Quynh Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does LUU Quynh Foundation give grants?
LUU Quynh Foundation gives mostly in California: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Louisiana (23%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mountain View, CA (3 grants) and Los Altos, CA (2 grants).
Does LUU Quynh Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on LUU Quynh Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are LUU Quynh Foundation's largest grantees?
LUU Quynh Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include California Transportation Foundation Ho HUY Initiative Scholarship ($7,750), LSU Medical Alumni Association ($5,900) and Marine Toys for Tots Foundation ($2,378), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does LUU Quynh Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for scholarships and medical education, school activities and athletics, youth programs, food and services for people in need, and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from LUU Quynh Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2022 final return that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is LUU Quynh Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, LUU Quynh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $847 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is LUU Quynh Foundation's EIN?
LUU Quynh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3651449. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does LUU Quynh 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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