Koh-Lee Foundation
Accepts applications
Koh-Lee Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $9,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $1,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$300
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$580,795
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was down from $38,000 the year before.
55% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $38,000 | 20 | $511,598 |
| 2024 | $9,000 | 20 | $580,795 |
How to apply
| Contact | Christopher Koh 4223 12th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 633-0424 |
| What to submit | Authentic letter reasons to justify through unsolicited correspondence to koh-lee foundation |
What Koh-Lee Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 12 | $4,000 |
| California | 3 | $1,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $900 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $900 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Low Income Housing Initiative | Support | $1,000 |
| Mary's Place | Support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Support | $1,000 |
| Oxfam - Children of Gaza and Israel Emergency Appeal | Support | $900 |
| Save the Children (To Gaza Crisis) | Support | $900 |
| Center for Investigative Reporting | Support | $500 |
| Chinese for Affirmative Action | Support | $500 |
| Democracy Forward | Support | $500 |
| International Medical Corps | Support | $500 |
| Seattle University Family Business School | Support | $400 |
| Bellevue Botanical Garden Society | Support | $200 |
| Chinese Information & Service Center | Support | $200 |
| KCTS 9 Aka Cascade PBS | Support | $200 |
| Kuow Puget Sound Public Radio | Support | $200 |
| Medicins Sans Frontieres - Gaza Crisis | Support | $200 |
| Seattle Public Library | Support | $200 |
| Bellevue Friends of the Library | Support | $150 |
| Bellevue Youth Theatre | Support | $150 |
| Fiuts | Support | $150 |
| Tzu Chi Foundation | Support | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- David Koh
- Barbara Koh
- Audrey S Koh
- Christopher J Koh
Questions people ask
Does Koh-Lee Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Koh-Lee Foundation give?
$9,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $300.
Who runs Koh-Lee Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Koh (Treasurer), Barbara Koh (Secretary), Audrey S Koh (President) and Christopher J Koh (Vice President).
What does Koh-Lee Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.