The Blue Pine Foundation
The Blue Pine Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fremont, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $96K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $3K.
The Blue Pine Foundation at a glance
In short: The Blue Pine Foundation gave $3K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $687.5), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $2,750
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- Average grant
- $688
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $95,678
- Primary geography
- California (91% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Blue Pine Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Give2Asia ($1K). Together the top 4 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Blue Pine Foundation gives
- In 2026 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
In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Give2Asia San Francisco, CA | Environmental Protection | $1,000 |
| League to Save Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe, CA | Environmental Protection | $1,000 |
| Monterey Bay Museum Monterey, CA | Environmental Protection | $500 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Environmental Protection | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $95,678 | $164,985 | $65,126 | $2,750 | 4 | $63,268 | $3,562 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Blue Pine Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Blue Pine Foundation is led by Sam Luu, CEO on the 2026 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Sam Luu
CEO
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chao-Lin Tsai
CFO
New on the 2026 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lih-Shya Lii
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2026. "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 The Blue Pine Foundation
How much does The Blue Pine Foundation give each year?
The Blue Pine Foundation gave $3K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Blue Pine Foundation's typical grant size?
The Blue Pine Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $750, and its average grant was $688, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Blue Pine Foundation give grants?
The Blue Pine Foundation gives mostly in California: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (9%).
Does The Blue Pine Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Blue Pine Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Environmental Protection" (4 grants).
How large is The Blue Pine Foundation?
The Blue Pine Foundation reported $96K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Blue Pine Foundation's EIN?
The Blue Pine Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-2902260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
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