ME Charitable Foundation
ME Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Altos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $115K.
ME Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: ME Charitable Foundation gave $80K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $80,000
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,333
- -77.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,528,321
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who ME Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of the Pacific ($35K). Together the top 6 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 32 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How ME Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 281% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2021) to $120K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | Support of Charitable Organization | $35,000 |
| Notre Dame San Jose San Jose, CA | Support of Charitable Organization | $20,000 |
| Mercury Drug Foundation | Support of Charitable Organization | $15,000 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Support of Charitable Organization | $5,000 |
| Retirement Fund for Religious Washington, DC | Support of Charitable Organization | $3,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Support of Charitable Organization | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,528,321 | $33,701 | $113,970 | $80,000 | 6 | $89,500 | $114,771 | $87,740 |
| 2023 | $1,488,463 | $32,139 | $148,936 | $120,000 | 2 | $127,125 | $153,102 | $79,706 |
| 2022 | $1,673,153 | $41,219 | $131,490 | $104,500 | 16 | $113,898 | $53,030 | $87,883 |
| 2021 | $1,542,840 | $232,324 | $67,322 | $21,000 | 5 | $38,675 | $203,677 | $93,963 |
| 2020 | $1,380,357 | $91,540 | $93,274 | $50,000 | 3 | — | $69,482 | $77,865 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, ME Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $88K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
ME Charitable Foundation is led by Rosalina Q. Lue, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rosalina Q. Lue
President
Director & President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Joanne Q. Nguyen
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Fortunata Q. Andrada
Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Iraida Q. Devera
Secretary
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Rosalina Q Lue (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about ME Charitable Foundation
How much does ME Charitable Foundation give each year?
ME Charitable Foundation gave $80K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $120K across 2 grants.
What is ME Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
ME Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,333, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does ME Charitable Foundation give grants?
ME Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (6%).
Does ME Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on ME Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Charitable Organization" (6 grants).
Who are ME Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
ME Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of the Pacific ($35,000), Notre Dame San Jose ($20,000) and Mercury Drug Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is ME Charitable Foundation?
ME Charitable Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is ME Charitable Foundation's EIN?
ME Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0499218. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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