KT Foundation
Preselected recipients only
KT Foundation is a private foundation in Berkeley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $910,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$910,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$7.9 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2024 was up from $55,000 the year before.
86% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $55,000 | 2 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $910,000 | 9 | $7.9 million |
How to apply
KT 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 KT Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $460,000 |
| New York | 3 | $450,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Lab of Ornithology | $250,000 |
| National Japanese American Historic | Kase-Tsujimoto Cultural Heritage Initiative | $150,000 |
| Cornell University | Perspectives in Global Dev Seminar Series Fund | $100,000 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Asian American Mental Health Initiatives | $100,000 |
| J-Sei | Roof Replacement Project | $100,000 |
| Cornell University | Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
| Kimochi Inc | Purchase of Paratransit Van | $75,000 |
| Japanese Cultural Community Ctr | JCCCNC Kase Internship Grant | $30,000 |
| Muttville | Dog Tag Wall for Peka | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Tsujimoto
- Iris Ng
- Franklin Tsao
Questions people ask
Does KT Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does KT Foundation give?
$910,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs KT Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Tsujimoto (President), Iris Ng (Treasurer) and Franklin Tsao (Secretary).
What does KT Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.