The Kay Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kay Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $321,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$321,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$16.0 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2024 was up from $239,000 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 | $239,000 | 11 | $15.2 million |
| 2024 | $321,500 | 9 | $16.0 million |
How to apply
The Kay 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 Kay Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $321,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Mandarin Immersion Charter School | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Elim & Helena Kay Motility Excellence Fund | $50,000 |
| Regents Univ of California | General & Unrestricted | $29,000 |
| John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| University of California Irvine Foundation | School of Education - in support of early childhood education | $25,000 |
| GIVE2ASIA | Scholarship fund for TMU College of Management Foreign Students | $12,500 |
| North American Taiwanese Engineers Association | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of California Irvine Foundation | Support UCI Athletics - Men's Basketball | $10,000 |
| University of California Irvine Foundation | Support UCI Athletics - Men's Golf | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eleanor Kay
- Elim Kay
- Ethan Kay
- Timothy Tang
Questions people ask
Does The Kay Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kay Family Foundation give?
$321,500 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Kay Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eleanor Kay (Sec, Dir), Elim Kay (Dir, Pres), Ethan Kay (Treas, Dir) and Timothy Tang (Dir).
What does The Kay Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.