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Private foundation · EIN 85-0609080

Lu Foundation

Chicago, IL

Lu Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, IL. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $250K in grants and contributions paid across 4 grants, with $4.83M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Rewild, Aspca and St Judes Children's Research Hospital.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
RewildAustin, TXOperating Budget$190,000
AspcaNew York, NYOperating Budget$20,000
St Judes Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNOperating Budget$20,000
Safe HorizonNew York, NYOperating Budget$20,000

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Lu Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Lu Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Lu Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $250,000 in grants and contributions paid (4 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Lu Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Rewild (TX), $190K, Aspca (NY), $20K, St Judes Children's Research Hospital (TN), $20K and Safe Horizon (NY), $20K.