The Ernest and Joan Liu Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Las Vegas, NV EIN: 13-3531987

The Ernest and Joan Liu Foundation is a private foundation, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $7.5M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $420K. Net investment income was $311K.

Key facts about The Ernest and Joan Liu Foundation

In short: The Ernest and Joan Liu Foundation gave $420K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $420K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
13-3531987
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$420,100
Grants made (2026)
1
Average grant
$420,100
Median grant
$420,100
Total assets
$7,483,188
Primary geography
New York (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

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

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.5M

-2.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$420K

+15.1% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$420K

+15.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ernest and Joan Liu Foundation reported a distributable amount of $372K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How The Ernest and Joan Liu Foundation gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+15%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 1 itemized 2026 grant dollars.

States

Cities

New York

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K1 grants20201 grants20211 grants20221 grants20231 grants20241 grants20251 grants2026

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2026

See Schedule 7: $420KSee Schedule 7$420K

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K$100–250K5$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
SEE SCHEDULE 7 New York, NYTHE PURPOSE OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS IS TO AID EACH DONEE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION.$420,100

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2020202120222023202420252026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$7,483,188$7,652,235$7,728,892
Revenue$296,186$334,180$306,339
Expenses$465,233$410,837$407,090
Qualifying Distributions$422,900$367,600$359,200
Net Investment Income$310,677$320,177$316,260
Distributable Amount$371,981$367,330$359,105

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Ernest and Joan Liu Foundation's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Adrienne M. Liu

    Trustee

    Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Dana M. Liu

    Trustee

    Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Erica L. Chan

    Trustee

    Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Joan S. Liu

    Trustee

    Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Ernest S. Liu (2020–2025) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Ernest and Joan Liu Foundation

How much does The Ernest and Joan Liu Foundation give each year?

The Ernest and Joan Liu Foundation gave $420K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $365K across 1 grant.

How large is The Ernest and Joan Liu Foundation?

The Ernest and Joan Liu Foundation reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $423K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $372K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

Where does The Ernest and Joan Liu Foundation operate?

The Ernest and Joan Liu Foundation has awarded grants in New York.

What is The Ernest and Joan Liu Foundation's EIN?

The Ernest and Joan Liu Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3531987. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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