Charles and Eleanor Ho Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles and Eleanor Ho Foundation is a private foundation in Landisville, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $53,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$53,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $52,000 | 7 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $53,000 | 8 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Charles and Eleanor Ho 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 Charles and Eleanor Ho Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $40,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Challenge International | For exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Assoc of Baptists for World Evangel | For exempt religious purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | For exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Moody Bible Institute | For exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Amer Center for Law and Justice | For exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Word of Life | For exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Individual | For exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Individual | For exempt religious purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles S Ho
- Eleanor C Ho
Questions people ask
Does Charles and Eleanor Ho Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles and Eleanor Ho Foundation give?
$53,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Charles and Eleanor Ho Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles S Ho (Trustee) and Eleanor C Ho (Trustee).
What does Charles and Eleanor Ho Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.