Tak-ko Lu Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Tak-ko Lu Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Redwood City, California, registered in 2002, with $37 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
1 Dana Point Ct, Redwood City, CA, 94065 EIN 01-0548679 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2024)
$37
▲ 0.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1,110
Net assets
$73K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
F
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Tak-ko Lu Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating785 mo reserves · -2900% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Tak-ko Lu Foundation: 785 mo reserves · -2900% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Tak-ko Lu Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Tak-ko Lu Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Dana Point Ct, Redwood City, CA, 94065
- City
- Redwood City
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $0 (FY2013) to $37 (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $73K
Operating margin
-2900.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$73K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$73K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37 | $1,110▲5.7% | $72,609▼1.5% | $72,609▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $37▼2.6% | $1,050▼18.2% | $73,682▼1.4% | $73,682▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $38 | $1,284▲66.8% | $74,695▼1.6% | $74,695▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $38▼50.0% | $770▲6.4% | $75,941▼1.0% | $75,941▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $76▼52.2% | $724▲4.2% | $76,673▼0.8% | $76,673▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $159▼31.8% | $695▲5.3% | $77,321▼0.7% | $77,321▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $233▲33.9% | $660▲17.9% | $77,857▼0.5% | $77,857▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $174▲48.7% | $560 | $78,284▼0.5% | $78,284▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $117▲51.9% | $560▼9.7% | $78,670▼0.6% | $78,670▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $77 | $620▼11.9% | $79,113▼0.7% | $79,113▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $0 | $704▼0.8% | $79,656▼0.9% | $79,656▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $0 | $710▼14.5% | $80,360▼0.9% | $80,360▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $830▼28.1% | $81,070▼1.0% | $81,070▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $1,154 | $81,900 | $81,900 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tak-ko Lu Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tak-ko Lu Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 01-0548679, based in Redwood City, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Tak-ko Lu Foundation's EIN?
- Tak-ko Lu Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 01-0548679.
- How much revenue does Tak-ko Lu Foundation report?
- Tak-ko Lu Foundation reported $37 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Tak-ko Lu Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Tak-ko Lu Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Tak-ko Lu Foundation (EIN 01-0548679) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.