Robert J Louie Memorial Fund
The Robert J Louie Memorial Fund is a public charity based in San Francisco, California. It raises funds for scholarships and other nonprofit activities and makes donations to nonprofit charitable organizations.
Robert J Louie Memorial Fund at a glance
In short: Robert J Louie Memorial Fund gave $295K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in California. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $295,000
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,583
- +14.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $260,294
- -26.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert J Louie Memorial Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 15 25Th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
Phone: (415) 397-8272
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert J Louie Memorial Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chinese for Affirmative Actio ($50K). Together the top 10 received $275K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 63 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 12% to recipients in Washington, DC. Listed California grants included awards to organizations in San Francisco.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert J Louie Memorial Fund open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $226K (2022) to $415K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $295K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese for Affirmative Actio San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Community Youth Center of SF San Francisco, CA | Program Fund | $50,000 |
| Self Help for the Elderly San Francisco, CA | Program Support Fund | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Program Fund | $35,000 |
| Apa Family Support Services San Francisco, CA | Program Support Fund | $30,000 |
| Chinatown Community Developme San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Caamkqed San Francisco, CA | Program Support Fund | $10,000 |
| Chinatown YMCA San Francisco, CA | Program Fund | $10,000 |
| Chinese Hospital San Francisco, CA | 124TH Anniversary Event | $10,000 |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing San Francisco, CA | Program Fund | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $260,294 | $236,440 | $331,650 | $295,000 | 12 | $10 |
| 2023 | $355,504 | $236,457 | $321,678 | $280,000 | 13 | $27 |
| 2022 | $440,725 | $301,685 | $293,870 | $225,560 | 13 | $32 |
| 2021 | $432,910 | $236,527 | $330,614 | $308,900 | 12 | $97 |
| 2020 | $526,997 | $236,596 | $446,249 | $415,250 | 13 | $166 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated mission is “charitable work in raising funds for scholarship and other nonprofit activities.” Its filing describes its program as raising funds and donating to other nonprofit charitable organizations.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations serving families, young people, older adults, and Chinese American and other local communities. For example, APA Family Support Services says its mission is to provide culturally appropriate family support services that promote safety, wellness, and economic stability. On Lok says it pursues quality of life and quality of care for older adults and their families. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund awarded 12 grants totaling $295,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median of $15,000. Notable awards included $50,000 each to Chinese for Affirmative Action for general operating support, Community Youth Center of SF for a program fund, and Self Help for the Elderly for program support; $35,000 to the American Red Cross for a program fund; and $30,000 to APA Family Support Services for a program support fund. On Lok received $10,000 for a program fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tessa Wilcox as president, Colette Fujimoto as secretary, and Betty Louie as treasurer.
Robert J Louie Memorial Fund is led by Tessa Wilcox, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tessa Wilcox
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Betty Louie
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Colette Fujimoto
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 J Louie Memorial Fund
How much does Robert J Louie Memorial Fund give each year?
Robert J Louie Memorial Fund gave $295K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $280K across 13 grants.
What is Robert J Louie Memorial Fund's typical grant size?
Robert J Louie Memorial Fund's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $24,583, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert J Louie Memorial Fund that year got $23K on average.
Where does Robert J Louie Memorial Fund give grants?
Robert J Louie Memorial Fund gives mostly in California: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (11 grants).
Does Robert J Louie Memorial Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Robert J Louie Memorial Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Program Fund" (5 grants) and "Program Support Fund" (3 grants).
Who are Robert J Louie Memorial Fund's largest grantees?
Robert J Louie Memorial Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Chinese for Affirmative Actio ($50,000), Community Youth Center of SF ($50,000) and Self Help for the Elderly ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert J Louie Memorial Fund?
Robert J Louie Memorial Fund reported $260K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $236K.
What does Robert J Louie Memorial Fund fund?
The fund’s stated mission is “charitable work in raising funds for scholarship and other nonprofit activities.” Its filing describes its program as raising funds and donating to other nonprofit charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert J Louie Memorial Fund?
Robert J Louie Memorial Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Robert J Louie Memorial Fund's EIN?
Robert J Louie Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3104362. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Robert J Louie Memorial Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-j-louie-memorial-fund-morg_68c8fe594fa54a3fb7cb7fd40c585902
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