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The Frank and Cindy Liu Family Foundation

Houston, Texas  ·  EIN 202984875  ·  Private foundation

The Frank and Cindy Liu Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.1M in grants paid and $13.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 66 individual grants from this funder — $5.8M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.5M
Total assets
66
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Frank and Cindy Liu Family Foundation funds

The Frank and Cindy Liu Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, education, faith-based (christian), health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareK-12 EducationMental Health

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Frank and Cindy Liu Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
William Marsh Rice University
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
Houston, TX$892K2019
William Marsh Rice University
EDUCATIONAL
Houston, TX$840K2023
William Marsh Rice University
EDUCATIONAL
Houston, TX$836K2024
William Marsh Rice University
This grant is for the Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative.
Houston, TX$825K2017
William Marsh Rice University
Educational
Houston, TX$825K2020
William Marsh Rice University
EDUCATION-HIGHER EDUCATION
Houston, TX$307K2022
Frank Liu Jr Academy for Music and Arts
EDUCATION-CHARTER SCHOOLS
Houston, TX$250K2024
Baylor College of Medicine
HEALTH CARE-RESEARCH INSTITUTES & PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS
Houston, TX$100K2023
Utah State University
EDUCATIONAL
Logan, UT$80K2022
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Educational
Houston, TX$75K2020
Center for Pursuit
Health
Houston, TX$65K2020
Trees for Houston
ENVIRONMENT-ENVIRONMENTAL BEAUTIFICATION
Houston, TX$50K2022
St Agnes Academy Inc
Educational
Houston, TX$45K2020
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES-ART MUSEUMS
Houston, TX$38K2024
Houston-taipei Society Inc
USA NPO - INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE
Houston, TX$36K2019

The Frank and Cindy Liu Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$923K
2019$1.1M
2020$1.1M
2022$471K
2023$1.0M
2024$1.2M

How to apply for funding from The Frank and Cindy Liu Family Foundation

The Frank and Cindy Liu Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Frank and Cindy Liu Family Foundation

Does The Frank and Cindy Liu Family Foundation accept grant applications?
The Frank and Cindy Liu Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Frank and Cindy Liu Family Foundation fund?
The Frank and Cindy Liu Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include William Marsh Rice University, William Marsh Rice University, William Marsh Rice University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Frank and Cindy Liu Family Foundation give in grants?
The Frank and Cindy Liu Family Foundation reported $1.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.8M over 66 grants.
Where is The Frank and Cindy Liu Family Foundation located?
The Frank and Cindy Liu Family Foundation is based in Houston, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 202984875.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Frank and Cindy Liu Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Frank and Cindy Liu Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.