S Ku Foundation
Preselected recipients only
S Ku Foundation is a private foundation in Los Gatos, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $205,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $95,000. 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$205,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$95,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $135,708 the year before.
42% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $152,681 | 16 | $2.9 million |
| 2023 | $146,000 | 11 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $135,708 | 10 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $205,000 | 12 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
S Ku 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $195,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sascc | Donations | $95,000 |
| Chinese American Coalition of Compassionate Care | Donations | $20,000 |
| City Team | Donations | $10,000 |
| Heart of Hope | Donations | $10,000 |
| New Hope Chinese Cancer Care Foundation | Donations | $10,000 |
| Tze Zhan Monastery | Donations | $10,000 |
| Santa Clara County Library | Donations | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Donations | $10,000 |
| Artsv | Donations | $10,000 |
| Girls Can Code | Donations | $10,000 |
| Minds Matters Bay Area | Donations | $6,500 |
| Cupertino Senior Center | Donations | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Wen-Tsang Ku
- Tseng-Ling F Ku
Questions people ask
Does S Ku Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does S Ku Foundation give?
$205,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs S Ku Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wen-Tsang Ku (President & Ceo) and Tseng-Ling F Ku (Cfo).