CK and Kay Ho Foundation
Preselected recipients only
CK and Kay Ho Foundation is a private foundation in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 23 | $10.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 22 | $10.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 20 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
CK and Kay Ho Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What CK and Kay Ho Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $335,500 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $289,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $284,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $270,000 |
| New York | 2 | $42,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $19,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $8,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $6,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas Campus Ministries Inc | For the support of christian missionaries & educational services worldwide | $300,000 |
| Joni Friends | To provide aid to families that live with disability | $275,000 |
| Far East Broadcasting Company Inc | FEBC leadership around the world are passionate about reaching people with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. | $260,000 |
| OMF International | OMF is serving the church, sharing the gospel. OMF partners with 2,500+ workers from over 40 nations to serve more than 100 East Asian people groups. | $250,000 |
| Oc International | For the support of christian missionaries worldwide | $26,000 |
| Asia Art Archive in America | To collect, preserve and make information on contemporary art from and of asia easily accessible in order to faciliate understanding, research and writing in the fileld | $22,000 |
| Bread of Life Church | For teh bread of life church general fund and for christian missionarires worldwide | $20,500 |
| Individual | $20,000 | |
| Campus Evangelical Fellowship Inc | For the campus evangelical fellowship general fund | $15,000 |
| Pioneers | For the support of christian missionaries worldwide | $14,000 |
| Pacific Seafarers Mission | Preaching the good news to all seafarers | $10,000 |
| Monte Vista Grove Homes | The mission of Monte Vista Grove Homes is to be a holistic and vibrant senior community one filled with creativity, love and compassion. | $10,000 |
| The Navigators Gift Processing Cent | For the support of christian missionaries worldwide | $8,000 |
| Telluride Theatre | To support orginal theatre and theatre education in telluride | $8,000 |
| Africa Inland Mission | For projects or to support an AIM member. | $8,000 |
| Evangelical Free Church Mission | For the evangelical free church general fund | $6,000 |
| Indopartners Agency Inc | Equipping young people to be involved in cross-cultural missions, mobilizing people around the world to pray for Indonesia and serving Indonesian Christian workers by offering member care. | $6,000 |
| Ambassadors For Christ | Mobilize Christ followers to become reproducing Kingdom-builders. | $6,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | Our purpose is helping to fulfill the Great Commission in the power of the Holy Spirit by winning people to faith in Jesus Christ, building them in their faith and sending them to win and build others. | $5,000 |
| Individual | In our mission to Love God, Love People, and Make Disciples. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hing Kay Ho
- Vanessa K Ho
- Christopher K Ho
Questions people ask
Does CK and Kay Ho Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does CK and Kay Ho Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs CK and Kay Ho Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Hing Kay Ho (Director), Vanessa K Ho (Director) and Christopher K Ho (Director).
What does CK and Kay Ho Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and education.