Kao Family Education Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kao Family Education Foundation is a private foundation in Olathe, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $788,110 in 90 grants; the typical grant was $6,460 and the largest $58,023. 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$788,110
- Number of grants90
- Typical grant$6,460
- Largest grant$58,023
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $834,505 the year before.
18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $834,505 | 81 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $788,110 | 90 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Kao Family Education 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Kao Family Education Foundation funds
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Changhua University of Education | The establishment of skills development courses. | $58,023 |
| Nantou County Chung Hsing Junior High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $32,624 |
| National Chung Hsing University | The establishment of skills development courses. | $28,752 |
| Taichung Municipal Taichung Industrial Senior High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $24,120 |
| Chang Hua County Huatan Junior High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $23,044 |
| Nantou County Ren-Ai Junior High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $20,633 |
| National Sun Yat-Sen University | The establishment of skills development courses. | $20,550 |
| Nantou County Mingjian Junior High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $18,123 |
| National Yuanlin Agricultural and Industrial Vocational High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $17,055 |
| Taichung Municipal Da Jai Junior High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $16,635 |
| National Puli Industrial Vocational Senior High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $14,972 |
| The Affiliated Ind Vocational High School of Natl Changhua Univ of Ed | The establishment of skills development courses. | $14,759 |
| Changhua Changtai Junior High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $13,809 |
| National Tou-Liu School of Home Economics & Commerce | The establishment of skills development courses. | $13,575 |
| National Shioushuei Senior Industrial Vocational High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $13,326 |
| Taichung Municipal Dongshih Industrial High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $13,015 |
| Taichung Municipal Chung Ping Junior High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $12,634 |
| Taichung Municipal Taiping Junior High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $12,284 |
| Taichung Municipal Luliao Junior High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $12,079 |
| Nantou County San-Guang Junior High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $11,512 |
| Taichung Municipal Beishi Junior High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $9,574 |
| Taichung Municipal Shinan Junior High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $8,887 |
| Nantou County Jiji Junior High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $8,654 |
| Nantou County Yuchi Junior High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $8,290 |
| Chia-Yi County Pu-Zih Junior High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $7,914 |
| National Miao-Li Agricultural and Industrial Vocational High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $7,691 |
| National Yeong-Jing Vocational High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $7,379 |
| Taichung Municipal Ching-Shuei Junior High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $7,264 |
| Yunlin County Dapi Junior High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $7,137 |
| National Caotun Commercial & Industrial Vocational Senior High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $7,006 |
| National Bei-Gang Senior High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $6,757 |
| National Da-Hu Agricultural & Industrial Vocational High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $6,757 |
| The Affiliated Senior High School of National Chi Nan University | The establishment of skills development courses. | $6,757 |
| National Nantou Commercial High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $6,725 |
| National Pei-Kang Agricultural & Industrial Vocational High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $6,725 |
| National Siluo Agricultural Industrial High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $6,725 |
| Taichung Municipal Feng Yuan Commercial High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $6,725 |
| Taichung Municipal Shengang Industrial High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $6,725 |
| Lu Kang Senior High School | The establishment of skills development courses. | $6,663 |
| The Affiliated Tainan Industrial Senior High School of National Cheng Kung | The establishment of skills development courses. | $6,663 |
Officers and trustees
- Min-Hwan Kao
- Yu-Fan C Kao
- Chih-Tao Li
- Pao-Chang Huang
- Cheng-Wei Wang
- Lien-Hui Horng
- Hsiao-Fen Lai
- Lin-Der Wang
- Yuen-Wuu Suen
Questions people ask
Does Kao Family Education Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kao Family Education Foundation give?
$788,110 in tax year 2024, across 90 grants, with a typical grant of $6,460.
Who runs Kao Family Education Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Min-Hwan Kao (Director/Chairman), Yu-Fan C Kao (Director), Chih-Tao Li (Director/Ceo) and Pao-Chang Huang (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Kao Family Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and seniors.