The Louie Family Foundation
The Louie Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Marino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $171K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $42K.
The Louie Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Louie Family Foundation gave $32K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,900
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,557
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $171,334
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Louie Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chinese Historical Society of Socal ($10K). Together the top 7 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Louie Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 103% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 426% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $32K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Historical Society of Socal Los Angeles, CA | Support Preservation and Community Outreach | $10,000 |
| Community Initiatives 1871 Memorial Los Angeles, CA | Support Youth and Families in the Community | $5,000 |
| Community Partners Days of Dialogue Los Angeles, CA | Support Youth and Families in the Community | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Heights Education Project Los Angeles, CA | Support Mentoring Program | $4,000 |
| Catalyst San Gabriel Valley Alhambra, CA | Support Youth and Families in the Community | $3,400 |
| NY Women in Filmtv Womens Film Pres New York, NY | Support for Womens Filmmakers. | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Chinatown Library Los Angeles, CA | Evans Community Adult School and Scholarships | $2,000 |
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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 | $171,334 | $44,177 | $34,703 | $31,900 | 7 | $33,917 | $42,453 | $7,960 |
| 2023 | $161,860 | $6,313 | $37,513 | $30,700 | 7 | $34,333 | $2,103 | $9,265 |
| 2022 | $193,060 | $7,585 | $16,378 | $12,200 | 4 | $14,637 | $5,844 | $10,450 |
| 2021 | $201,853 | $15,201 | $18,263 | $15,680 | 5 | $17,019 | $13,957 | $10,334 |
| 2020 | $204,915 | — | $17,992 | $12,627 | 5 | — | $5,156 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Louie Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Louie Family Foundation is led by Robert A. Louie, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert A. Louie
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David W. Louie
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Chikumi
Secretary
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 Louie Family Foundation
How much does The Louie Family Foundation give each year?
The Louie Family Foundation gave $32K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $31K across 7 grants.
What is The Louie Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Louie Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,557, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Louie Family Foundation give grants?
The Louie Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants).
Does The Louie Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Louie Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Youth and Families in the Community" (3 grants).
Who are The Louie Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Louie Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chinese Historical Society of Socal ($10,000), Community Initiatives 1871 Memorial ($5,000) and Community Partners Days of Dialogue ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Louie Family Foundation?
The Louie Family Foundation reported $171K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Louie Family Foundation's EIN?
The Louie Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1310031. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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