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The Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation Formerly The Ko Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Chappell Hill, Texas · EIN 330955371

The Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation Formerly The Ko Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chappell Hill, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $127,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $63,500 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $135,000 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$135,0002$11.5 million
2024$127,0002$12.4 million

How to apply

The Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation Formerly The Ko 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation Formerly The Ko Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$127,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
City of Hope Hospital
Duarte, CA
To help people who has cancer and diabetes to get good care$125,000
Friends of Malcom
Laguna Niguel, CA
Support the cost of teaching aid$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation Formerly The Ko Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation Formerly The Ko Family Foundation give?

$127,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $63,500.

Who runs The Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation Formerly The Ko Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Shannon J S Ko (Trustee) and Amy FM Ko (Trustee).

What does The Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation Formerly The Ko Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health.

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