The Hu & Luo Family Foundation
The Hu & Luo Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including support for education, community development, and Christian faith-related work, as described by the recipient organizations.
The Hu & Luo Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hu & Luo Family Foundation gave $2.4M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $102K), mostly in Ohio. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,352,546
- +34.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $102,285
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $39,715,411
- -2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (9 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hu & Luo Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 236 West Portal Avenue 515, San Francisco, CA 94127
Phone: (415) 764-2718
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hu & Luo Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable (DAF) ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 63 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By grant dollars, Ohio received 55%, Maryland 15%, California 14%, Oklahoma 4%, and Illinois 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hu & Luo Family Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 23 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $39K; repeat grants $143K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $38K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 109% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $947K (2022) to $2.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable (DAF) Cincinnati, OH | General Fund | $1,295,000 |
| World Relief Corporation Baltimore, MD | General Fund | $300,000 |
| Youversion Edmond, OK | General Fund | $100,000 |
| First Baptist Church of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Rise University Preparatory San Francisco, CA | General Fund | $60,000 |
| Alpha USA Naperville, IL | Alpha Ap | $50,000 |
| Friends of Hong Kong Charities La Plata, MD | CTCAP | $50,000 |
| Life in Abundance International Louisville, KY | General Fund | $50,000 |
| The Veritas Forum Boston, MA | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Starfish Project Inc San Francisco, CA | General Fund | $50,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,715,411 | $1,943,080 | $2,740,649 | $2,352,546 | 23 | $2,587,814 | $1,538,041 | $2,210,011 |
| 2023 | $40,512,980 | $6,503,027 | $2,205,074 | $1,749,222 | 22 | $1,999,698 | $6,346,343 | $1,918,385 |
| 2022 | $36,215,027 | $3,792,709 | $1,064,139 | $947,000 | 7 | $978,591 | $3,658,415 | $1,945,984 |
| 2021 | $33,486,457 | $16,860,495 | $1,322,694 | $1,127,000 | 11 | $1,148,931 | $4,698,705 | $1,587,121 |
| 2020 | $15,102,464 | $15,102,464 | — | — | — | — | — | $101,403 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hu & Luo Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Rise University Preparatory says it offers quality education for grades 9–12 in San Francisco’s Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood. The Veritas Forum says it creates forums, primarily on university campuses, for dialogue between Christian faith and other beliefs. Alpha USA says it provides curriculum and training to help people explore the Christian faith through debate and discussion. Life in Abundance International says it mobilizes local churches to support vulnerable children and families. Other supported organizations describe work in areas including youth engagement, community development, and services for urban communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $2,352,546. Grant amounts ranged from $546 to $1,295,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed grant was $1,295,000 to Fidelity Charitable (DAF) for its general fund. Other notable grants included $300,000 to World Relief Corporation, $100,000 each to YouVersion and First Baptist Church of San Francisco, and $60,000 to Rise University Preparatory.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George Hu as president and director, and Kaiqian Luo as director.
The Hu & Luo Family Foundation is led by George Hu, President Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George Hu
President Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kaiqian Luo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The Hu & Luo Family Foundation
How much does The Hu & Luo Family Foundation give each year?
The Hu & Luo Family Foundation gave $2.4M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 22 grants.
What is The Hu & Luo Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hu & Luo Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $102,285, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hu & Luo Family Foundation that year got $39K on average.
Where does The Hu & Luo Family Foundation give grants?
The Hu & Luo Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (15%) and California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (4 grants), King of Prussia, PA (3 grants), Oakland, CA (2 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does The Hu & Luo Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of The Hu & Luo Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hu & Luo Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hu & Luo Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Charitable (DAF) ($1,295,000), World Relief Corporation ($300,000) and Youversion ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hu & Luo Family Foundation?
The Hu & Luo Family Foundation reported $39.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hu & Luo Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Rise University Preparatory says it offers quality education for grades 9–12 in San Francisco’s Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hu & Luo Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hu & Luo Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hu & Luo Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4154217. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Hu & Luo Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Hu & Luo Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hu-and-luo-family-foundation-morg_abc40b5d334f490a9b2718d1fe562a2f
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