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Aok Foundation

Preselected recipients only Naperville, Illinois · EIN 833146617

Aok Foundation is a private foundation in Naperville, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $89,335 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $89,335 and the largest $89,335. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $79,325 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$80,8251$6,931
2024$79,3251$9,786
2025$89,3351$4,237

How to apply

Aok 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Aok Foundation funds

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Orthodox Metropolis of KoreaEducational and Cultural Activities$89,335

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Aok Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Aok Foundation give?

$89,335 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $89,335.

Who runs Aok Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Pat S Hamalis (Secretary), Perry T Hamalis (President) and Anthony Vandarakis (Vice President).

What does Aok Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.

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