Peter Lau Foundation
Peter Lau Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $580K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $605K. Net investment income was $693K.
Peter Lau Foundation at a glance
In short: Peter Lau Foundation gave $605K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $303K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $605,000
- +202.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $302,500
- +51.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $302,500
- Total assets
- $580,116
- +113.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (97% 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 Peter Lau Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Digital Harbor Foundation Inc ($585K). Together the top 2 received $605K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Peter Lau Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2023) to $605K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $605K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Harbor Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted | $585,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Sun Family Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
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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 | $580,116 | $928,290 | $619,325 | $605,000 | 2 | $617,920 | $693,290 | $16,006 |
| 2023 | $271,151 | $449,004 | $214,959 | $200,166 | 1 | $213,559 | $100,359 | $4,036 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peter Lau Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Peter Lau Foundation is led by Benjamin K Sun, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin K Sun
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Peter Lau Foundation
How much does Peter Lau Foundation give each year?
Peter Lau Foundation gave $605K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $200K across 1 grant.
How large is Peter Lau Foundation?
Peter Lau Foundation reported $580K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $618K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Peter Lau Foundation operate?
Peter Lau Foundation has awarded grants in Maryland, Michigan, New York.
What is Peter Lau Foundation's EIN?
Peter Lau Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0331693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 2022–2024
Live grants for the work Peter Lau Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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