The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation
The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. In its 2025 filing, it reported 17 grants totaling $1,560,185, including support for educational programs, health-related organizations, and other charitable organizations.
The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation at a glance
In short: The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation gave $1.6M across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $92K), mostly in Oregon. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,560,185
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $91,776
- -8.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $27,003,115
- -0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Tom and Cathy Hui 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: 394 Questa Court, Reno, NV 89511
Phone: (510) 684-5156
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Oregon Foundation ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($100,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 65 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 30% to California, and 2% to Arizona. The filing data assigns the remaining 1% to an unspecified recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $281K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $166K (2021) to $1.6M (2022). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon Foundation Eugene, OR | University of Oregon Foundation Various Educational Programs | $1,050,000 |
| John Muir Health Foundation Walnut Creek, CA | Donation to John Muir Health Foundation | $135,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $100,000 |
| John Muir Health Walnut Creek, CA | Donation to John Muir Health Fund 2026 | $100,000 |
| John Muir Health Foundation Walnut Creek, CA | Donation to John Muir Health Foundation | $50,000 |
| Camp Catanese Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Donation to Camp Catanese Foundation | $30,000 |
| Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High School Oakland, CA | Donation to cristo rey de la salle east bay high school | $22,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Berkeley, CA | Donation to Berkeley Method of Entrepreneurship Bootcamp | $20,000 |
| Childrens Hospital & Research Center Foundation Oakland, CA | Donation to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals FN | $13,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Berkeley, CA | Donation to Berkeley Method of Entrepreneurship Bootcamp | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,003,115 | $1,662,953 | $1,731,628 | $1,560,185 | 17 | $1,560,185 | $1,509,216 | $1,616,494 |
| 2024 | $27,071,790 | $1,540,690 | $1,574,547 | $1,403,354 | 14 | $1,403,354 | $1,381,475 | $1,535,641 |
| 2023 | $27,105,647 | $1,735,232 | $1,807,187 | $1,466,782 | 15 | $1,466,782 | $1,578,512 | $1,412,272 |
| 2022 | $27,177,602 | $-264,273 | $1,886,669 | $1,598,094 | 12 | $1,598,094 | $530,635 | $1,479,335 |
| 2021 | $29,328,544 | $8,076,012 | $404,022 | $166,350 | 7 | $166,350 | $6,351,404 | $1,585,062 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for university programs and scholarships, health organizations, and organizations serving children and young people. For example, the University of Oregon Foundation describes its mission as supporting the University of Oregon through management of donated funds, advocacy, and facilities; John Muir Health says its mission is to improve the health of the communities it serves; and Camp Catanese Foundation says it provides educational opportunities to children, including through experiential learning and financial assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $1,560,185. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $1,050,000, with a median grant of $13,000. The largest award was $1,050,000 to the University of Oregon Foundation for “various educational programs.” Other notable grants included $135,000 to John Muir Health Foundation, $100,000 to California State University East Bay for the Hui Scholarship in Nursing, and $100,000 to John Muir Health.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tom Hui as president and Cathy Hui as trustee.
The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation is led by Tom Hui, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tom Hui
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Hui
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation
How much does The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation give each year?
The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation gave $1.6M across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 14 grants.
What is The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation's typical grant size?
The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $13,000, and its average grant was $91,776, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation give grants?
The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Walnut Creek, CA (4 grants), Oakland, CA (3 grants), Berkeley, CA (3 grants) and Lafayette, CA (2 grants).
Does The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation to John Muir Health Foundation" (3 grants) and "Donation to Berkeley Method of Entrepreneurship Bootcamp" (3 grants).
Who are The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation's largest grantees?
The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Oregon Foundation ($1,050,000), John Muir Health Foundation ($187,385 across 3 grants) and John Muir Health ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($100,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation?
The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation reported $27.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for university programs and scholarships, health organizations, and organizations serving children and young people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Tom and Cathy Hui 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 Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation's EIN?
The Tom and Cathy Hui Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3967028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Tom and Cathy Hui 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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