Private Foundation • Internal Revenue Code (IRC) §501(c)(3)
Advancing impact by supporting exceptional charitable organizations.
The Liao & Zhou Foundation is a private foundation that supports section 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that focus on (1) improving educational and health outcomes, (2) disaster relief, (3) relief of the poor, and (4) art and for other uses consistent with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
About the Foundation
Founded to advance opportunity and well-being, the Liao & Zhou Foundation partners with effective nonprofits and community leaders to catalyze scalable, evidence-informed solutions.
- Private foundation • IRC §501(c)(3)
- EIN: 99-1487092
- Headquarters: Fremont, CA
Eligibility & Compliance
We follow private-foundation rules and best practices.
- Public charity grantees: 501(c)(3) organizations classified as public charities preferred.
- Expenditure responsibility: Required for grants to certain entities when applicable.
- No self-dealing: We maintain strict conflict-of-interest and governance standards.
- Reporting: Grantees provide brief outcome and financial reports; the Foundation files Form 990-PF annually.
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