Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable

Foundation · Grantmaker Alhambra, CA EIN: 27-1535056

Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.

Key facts about Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable

EIN: 27-1535056
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $114,501
Grants made (2024): 9
Average grant: $12,722
Median grant: $7,750
Total assets: $318,111
Primary geography: California (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable's 9 itemized 2024 grants were California (93%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (5 grants). None of its 9 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$318K

-9.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$115K

-9.2% YoY

Grant Count

-10.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

+0.9% YoY

About Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $106K (93%)

Texas $9K (7%)

Share of all 9 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Texas

Cities

PasadenaLos AngelesPlanoRosemeadDallasVictorville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$318,111	$353,243	$499,346
Revenue	$105,725	$200	$263
Expenses	$115,910	$127,353	$107,965
Qualifying Distributions	$114,501	$126,120	$106,480
Net Investment Income	$5,725	$196	$262
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

39 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Panda Cares Foundation Inc ($36,569), Huntington Hospital ($25,000), Asian Americans Advancing Justice - ($20,000).

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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Robert Yu	CEO	2	—
Shirley Yu	CFO	2	—
Kimberly Yu	Secretary	5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable?

Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Alhambra, CA. It holds $318K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable?

As of 2024, Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable holds $318K in total assets with $106K in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $115K in 2024.

Where does Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable operate?

Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable has awarded grants in California, Texas.

What size grants does Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable award?

In 2024, Robert and Shirley Yu Charitable awarded 9 grants totaling $115K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.