The Kao Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kao Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $36,400 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,000. 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$36,400
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,913 the year before.
43% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,610 | 8 | $803,856 |
| 2024 | $30,913 | 18 | $918,416 |
| 2025 | $36,400 | 16 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
The Kao Family 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 The Kao Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $23,900 |
| Texas | 1 | $7,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $2,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bible Study Fellowship | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Church | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| First Evangelical Church of San Gabriel Valley | Mission fund - LMF, building fund, General fund, thanksgiving fund | $5,000 |
| First Evangelical Church of San Gabriel Valley | funds for Taiwan mission, Taiwan Hakka, for Connections Big Bear Retreat, Mexico mission, LMF -inter-Varsity Ukraine, Artist -China - Tangible -China, & Interserve Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Cure Sanfilippo Foundation | Type B EA program | $2,000 |
| USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Chinatown Service Center | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Chinese Christian Mission | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| First Evangelical Church Association | Fire Relief Fund | $1,000 |
| First Evangelical Church of San Gabriel Valley | MWC fund (Metro World Child fund) | $1,000 |
| Focus on the Family | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| International Students Inc | ISF-De Anza & Foothill College | $1,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship- USA | San Diego State - intervarsity staff Scholarship Fund | $1,000 |
| The Peach Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission Inc | General & Unrestricted | $900 |
| International Service Fellowship USA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Pauline Kao
Questions people ask
Does The Kao Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kao Family Foundation give?
$36,400 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Kao Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Pauline Kao (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does The Kao Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.