Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable
Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable is a private foundation, based in Alhambra, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $318K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $115K. Net investment income was $6K.
Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable at a glance
In short: Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable gave $115K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $114,501
- -9.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,722
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,750
- Total assets
- $318,111
- -9.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (93% 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 Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Panda Cares Foundation Inc ($37K). Together the top 9 received $115K.
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
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). 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 $45K (2020) to $126K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Panda Cares Foundation Inc Rosemead, CA | To help patients at children's hospital in los angeles, huntington health and city of hope as well as students through panda cares foundation's educational programs, including boys & girls club of America | $36,569 |
| Huntington Hospital Pasadena, CA | To help creating safe and secure medical facilities and enabling the hospital to offer the hightest quality of healthcare to the community. | $25,000 |
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles, CA | To assist disadvantaged communities across southern California by providing legal services such as citizenship, family law, immigration, health access, and housing as well as engaging in policy advocacy and impact litigation to stop discrimination and unjust policies | $20,000 |
| Chandler School Pasadena, CA | To attract and retain the finest faculty, to fund enrichment programs and faculty professional development, to invest in the highest-quality teaching materials, and to provide financial aid for deserving students | $12,182 |
| High Point Academy Pasadena, CA | To keep tuition affordable, as well continue to expand and enhance programs, facilities and opportunities for students | $7,750 |
| The Storehouse of Collin County Plano, TX | To provide hope to the community by feeding, supplying clothing, and relationship-based in depth montoring for women who desire to transform their lives of their family through project hope. | $5,000 |
| Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf-D Dallas, TX | To support momentous institute, powered by salesmanship club of dallas, to build a world of emotionally thriving people through innovative mental health services, education, and professional training | $3,500 |
| Pasadena Christian Preschool Pasadena, CA | To provide tuition assistance, improve school facilities, and enrich school programs; assisting psc in shaping hearts and minds for life | $3,000 |
| Journey House Pasadena, CA | To support the organization to work with the community utilizing a self-help philosophy in order to increase education, reduce unemployment and crime, strengthen families, and revitalize neighborhoods. | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $318,111 | $105,725 | $115,910 | $114,501 | 9 | $114,501 | $5,725 |
| 2023 | $353,243 | $200 | $127,353 | $126,120 | 10 | $126,120 | $196 |
| 2022 | $499,346 | $263 | $107,965 | $106,480 | 9 | $106,480 | $262 |
| 2021 | $625,028 | $700,047 | $97,995 | $96,870 | 7 | $96,870 | $45 |
| 2020 | $33,266 | $25,129 | $46,095 | $45,000 | 4 | — | $123 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable is led by Robert Yu, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Yu
CEO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Yu
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Yu
CFO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable
How much does Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable give each year?
Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable gave $115K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $126K across 10 grants.
What is Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable's typical grant size?
Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $7,750, and its average grant was $12,722, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable give grants?
Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (5 grants).
Does Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable's largest grantees?
Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Panda Cares Foundation Inc ($36,569), Huntington Hospital ($25,000) and Asian Americans Advancing Justice - ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable?
Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable reported $318K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $106K.
What is Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable's EIN?
Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1535056. 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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