The Lee & Andrea Liu Foundation
The Lee & Andrea Liu Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cedar Rapids, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K.
The Lee & Andrea Liu Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lee & Andrea Liu Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,000
- -99.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,000
- -97.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Lee & Andrea Liu Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Fur Fun Rescue ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 21 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Lee & Andrea Liu Foundation gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 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
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $119K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fur Fun Rescue Lisbon, IA | To Support the Mission of the Rescue. | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $3,642 | $1,000 | 1 | $3,642 | — | — |
| 2022 | $3,642 | $86,624 | $119,929 | $118,880 | 3 | $119,875 | $86,624 | $2,439 |
| 2021 | $22,978 | $3,723 | $6,319 | $5,300 | 3 | $6,259 | $3,723 | $7,161 |
| 2020 | $25,574 | $3,442 | $5,067 | $4,000 | 8 | — | $3,442 | $6,552 |
| 2019 | $39,637 | $12,904 | $4,733 | $3,800 | 6 | — | $12,904 | $6,598 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lee & Andrea Liu Foundation's only listed officer is Andrea Liu, Treasurer & Secretary on every filing since 2019 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
Andrea Liu
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lee Liu (2019–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Lee & Andrea Liu Foundation
How much does The Lee & Andrea Liu Foundation give each year?
The Lee & Andrea Liu Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $119K across 3 grants.
Where does The Lee & Andrea Liu Foundation operate?
The Lee & Andrea Liu Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Iowa, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia.
What is The Lee & Andrea Liu Foundation's EIN?
The Lee & Andrea Liu Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1475937. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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