The Liu Foundation
The Liu Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kent, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $4.
The Liu Foundation at a glance
In short: The Liu Foundation gave $39K across 4 grants in 2022 (avg $10K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $39,000
- +457.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $9,750
- +39.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Primary geography
- Washington (62% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Liu Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Trinity Communication ($15K). Together the top 4 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $39K (2022). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Communication Manassas, VA | General Support Funds. | $15,000 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Renton, WA | General Support Funds | $10,000 |
| St Anthony School Renton, WA | General Support Funds | $9,000 |
| O'Dea High School Seattle, WA | General Support Funds | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $107 | $48,678 | $39,000 | 4 | $39,000 | $4 | — |
| 2021 | $48,571 | $4,314 | $9,714 | $7,000 | 1 | — | $1 | — |
| 2020 | $53,970 | $16,861 | $20,600 | $17,700 | 4 | — | — | $2,658 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Liu Foundation is led by David Liu, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
David Liu
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Edward Fleury
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia Logan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy Hope
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janne F. Liu
Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Liu Foundation
How much does The Liu Foundation give each year?
The Liu Foundation gave $39K across 4 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
What is The Liu Foundation's typical grant size?
The Liu Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $9,500, and its average grant was $9,750, across 4 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Liu Foundation give grants?
The Liu Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Renton, WA (2 grants).
Does The Liu Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Liu Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Liu Foundation's EIN?
The Liu Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2443790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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