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The Li Lu Humanitarian Foundation

Seattle, Washington  ·  EIN 455193233  ·  Private foundation

The Li Lu Humanitarian Foundation is a Washington-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.4M in annual giving against $61.3M in assets. This page documents the 105 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Li Lu Humanitarian Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$61.3M
Total assets
105
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What The Li Lu Humanitarian Foundation funds

The Li Lu Humanitarian Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, higher education.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, families, low-income communities, veterans.

childrenfamilieslow-income communitiesveterans

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Li Lu Humanitarian Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Asian American Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITY IN THEIR PURSUIT OF BELONGING AND PROSPERITY THAT IS FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION,
New York, NY$2.0M2023
Columbia University
CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S FACULTY AND STUDENT BODY AND SUPPORT RESEARCH AND TEACHING ON GLOBAL ISSUES.
New York, NY$1.0M2023
Rand
TO SUPPORT THE GOAL TO IMPROVE POLICY AND DECISIONMAKING THROUGH RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
Santa Monica, CA$1.0M2023
Asian American Equity Opportunity Fund
CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT RACIAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE FOR ASIAN AMERICANS
New York, NY$1.0M2020
Guardian of Angels Charitable Fund
CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THOSE AFFECTED BY COVID
Seattle, WA$1.0M2020
Asian American Equity Opportunity Fund
CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT RACIAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE FOR ASIAN AMERICANS
New York, NY$1.0M2022
Columbia University
CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S FACULTY AND STUDENT BODY AND SUPPORT RESEARCH AND TEACHING ON GLOBAL ISSUES.
New York, NY$435K2018
Columbia University
CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S FACULTY AND STUDENT BODY AND SUPPORT RESEARCH AND TEACHING ON GLOBAL ISSUES.
New York, NY$310K2020
Endowment of the Us Institute of Peace
TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE
Washington, DC$300K2023
Columbia Business School
CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S FACULTY AND STUDENT BODY AND SUPPORT
New York, NY$245K2018
Columbia Business School
CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S FACULTY AND STUDENT BODY AND SUPPORT
New York, NY$245K2017
Columbia Business School
CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S FACULTY AND STUDENT BODY AND SUPPORT
New York, NY$215K2022
Columbia Business School
CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S FACULTY AND STUDENT BODY AND SUPPORT
New York, NY$215K2020
California Institute of Technology
CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT EDUCATION
Pasadena, CA$200K2020
California Institute of Technology
CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT EDUCATION
Pasadena, CA$200K2022

The Li Lu Humanitarian Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$711K
2018$840K
2020$3.4M
2022$1.9M
2023$5.4M

How to apply for funding from The Li Lu Humanitarian Foundation

The Li Lu Humanitarian 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 Li Lu Humanitarian Foundation

Does The Li Lu Humanitarian Foundation accept grant applications?
The Li Lu Humanitarian 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 Li Lu Humanitarian Foundation fund?
The Li Lu Humanitarian Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include The Asian American Foundation, Columbia University, Rand. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Li Lu Humanitarian Foundation give in grants?
The Li Lu Humanitarian Foundation reported $3.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.2M over 105 grants.
Where is The Li Lu Humanitarian Foundation located?
The Li Lu Humanitarian Foundation is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 455193233.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Li Lu Humanitarian 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 Li Lu Humanitarian Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.