RM Liu Family Foundation
RM Liu Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Gardena, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $359K.
RM Liu Family Foundation at a glance
In short: RM Liu Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $123K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,104,507
- -92.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $122,723
- -94.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $49,200
- Total assets
- $1,238,948
- -24.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (77% 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 RM Liu Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fu JEN University Foundation ($448K). Together the top 9 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 28 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How RM Liu Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2024) to $14.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fu JEN University Foundation Glendale, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $448,307 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $250,000 |
| Torrance Memorial Hospital Torrance, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $200,000 |
| GIVE2ASIA San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $130,000 |
| Pacific Council on International Policy Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $49,200 |
| China Institute in America Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Representation Project Sacramento, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Coliseum of Art Antiques & Americana Oregon, IL | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $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 | $1,238,948 | $873,208 | $1,210,038 | $1,104,507 | 9 | $1,134,601 | $359,318 | $87,601 |
| 2023 | $1,646,650 | $10,230,637 | $14,105,825 | $14,046,000 | 6 | $14,055,140 | $2,523,284 | $239,463 |
| 2022 | $4,720,025 | $1,937,576 | $2,015,673 | $1,756,000 | 6 | $1,960,309 | $1,051,557 | $335,761 |
| 2021 | $5,250,524 | $4,032,139 | $1,638,347 | $1,601,000 | 5 | $1,603,251 | $915,533 | $319,463 |
| 2020 | $3,873,075 | $1,428,890 | $1,514,662 | $1,450,000 | 2 | — | $410,865 | $288,156 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RM Liu Family 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
RM Liu Family Foundation is led by Emily Liu Foy, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emily Liu Foy
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin R. Liu
Secretary
President → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mimi W. Liu
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert W. Liu
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Emily F. Liu (2020–2021) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about RM Liu Family Foundation
How much does RM Liu Family Foundation give each year?
RM Liu Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14.0M across 6 grants.
What is RM Liu Family Foundation's typical grant size?
RM Liu Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $49,200, and its average grant was $122,723, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does RM Liu Family Foundation give grants?
RM Liu Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does RM Liu Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of RM Liu Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are RM Liu Family Foundation's largest grantees?
RM Liu Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fu JEN University Foundation ($448,307), University of Notre Dame ($250,000) and Torrance Memorial Hospital ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is RM Liu Family Foundation?
RM Liu Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is RM Liu Family Foundation's EIN?
RM Liu Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8643551. 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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