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Ta Dr John Y L Kao

Preselected recipients only Saint Louis, Missouri · EIN 226362780

Ta Dr John Y L Kao is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,800 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $6,800 and the largest $6,800. 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 $6,000 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$8,5201$222,225
2024$6,0001$227,246
2025$6,8001$236,998

How to apply

Ta Dr John Y L Kao 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 Ta Dr John Y L Kao funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$6,800

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
United Board for Christian
New York, NY
Scholarships$6,800

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Ta Dr John Y L Kao accept grant applications?

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

How much does Ta Dr John Y L Kao give?

$6,800 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $6,800.

Who runs Ta Dr John Y L Kao?

Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).

What does Ta Dr John Y L Kao fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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