Po Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Po Foundation is a private foundation in Torrance, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $130,500 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$130,500
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was down from $162,000 the year before.
41% 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 | $162,000 | 19 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $130,500 | 27 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Po 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 Po Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $85,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $11,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 3 | $9,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Assistenance Leaue of South Bay | Provide quality low-cost orthodontia care | $20,000 |
| Holy Trinty School | Holy Trinity provides an educational experience | $10,000 |
| Saint Margaret Mary School | Providing Elementry Education | $10,000 |
| Mary and Joseph Retreat Center | provide a tranquil environment for all faiths | $10,000 |
| Budist Tzu Chi Foundation | To relieve the suffering of those in need | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Hummanity | Help families build long-term financial security | $10,000 |
| Bishop Montgomery High School | Providing High School Education | $10,000 |
| El Camino College | Support students success in education and life | $5,000 |
| Quinns Kids | Provides multi-year camperships for Bay Area youth | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Humanitarians aide for various worldwide crisi | $5,000 |
| Doctors without Borders | Provides humanitarian medical care | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Provides emergency assistance and disaster relief | $5,000 |
| The Leukemia Lymphoma Society | Fight to cure LLS cancer | $5,000 |
| Smile Train | Training local doctors to perform cleft repairs | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospital | Provides specialized care to children | $2,000 |
| Handmade Especially for You | We make comfort scarves and distribute them | $2,000 |
| St Judes Hospital | Treating childhood cancer and other diseases | $2,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of LA | Pediatric research and complex care for children | $2,000 |
| International Primate Protection | Dedicated to the protection of Primates | $2,000 |
| Unicef | Providing humanitarian aid to children | $2,000 |
| National Childrens Cancer Society | provides services for children with cancer | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Provide comfort support and resources to families | $1,000 |
| Make a Wish | Call for renewal | $1,000 |
| Americares | Delivering critical Medical aide | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Preserving the earths natural environment | $1,000 |
| Mara Elephant Project | Works to protect elephants and their habitats | $1,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | housing the elderly poor | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Pacita C Tan
Questions people ask
Does Po Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Po Foundation give?
$130,500 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Po Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Pacita C Tan (President).
What does Po Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.