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Kao Family Foundation

Olathe, Kansas  ·  EIN 202014620  ·  Private foundation

Kao Family Foundation is a Kansas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.3M in annual giving against $73.0M in assets. This page documents the 162 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Kao Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$73.0M
Total assets
162
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Kao Family Foundation funds

Kao Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, health care, higher education, youth development.

EducationHealth CareHigher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, women girls.

childrenfamilieswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Kao Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
National Taiwan University Academic Development Foundation
ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Willowbrook, IL$7.9M2024
Cedars-sinai Medical Center
ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Los Angeles, CA$2.0M2019
Cedars-sinai Medical Center
ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Los Angeles, CA$1.7M2020
Kao Family Education Foundation
ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Olathe, KS$1.1M2024
Scleroderma Research Foundation
ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
San Francisco, CA$1.0M2018
Kao Family Education Foundation
ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Olathe, KS$1.0M2023
Kao Family Education Foundation
ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Olathe, KS$981K2022
Children's Mercy (for Nick's Voice)
ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Kansas City, MO$944K2024
Missouri University of Science & Technology
ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Rolla, MO$576K2022
World Central Kitchen
ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Washington, DC$550K2023
Scleroderma Research Foundation
ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
San Francisco, CA$510K2022
Scleroderma Research Foundation
ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
San Francisco, CA$505K2020
Scleroderma Research Foundation
ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
San Francisco, CA$500K2024
Thorn
ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Manhattan Beach, CA$417K2024
Kao Family Education Foundation
ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Olathe, KS$380K2020

Kao Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$683K
2018$2.7M
2019$3.1M
2020$3.3M
2022$3.5M
2023$4.1M
2024$13.0M

How to apply for funding from Kao Family Foundation

Kao Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at kaofamilyfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Kao Family Foundation

Does Kao Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Kao Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Kao Family Foundation fund?
Kao Family Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include National Taiwan University Academic Development Foundation, Cedars-sinai Medical Center, Cedars-sinai Medical Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Kao Family Foundation give in grants?
Kao Family Foundation reported $3.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $30.4M over 162 grants.
Where is Kao Family Foundation located?
Kao Family Foundation is based in Olathe, Kansas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 202014620.
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About this profile. This page is built from Kao Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Kao Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.