Kao Family Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Kao Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Olathe, Kansas with $123M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$123Mtotal assets

2005IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Kao Family Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $4M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Kao Family Education Foundation $1M
World Central Kitchen $550K
Kansas University Endowment Assoc $214K
Cedars-sinai Medical Center $177K
Rebecca Bender Initiative $150K
Kansas State University Foundation $109K
Missouri University Of Science & Technology $104K
The Midnight Mission $100K
Children's Mercy (for Nick's Voice) $100K
Friends Of United Hatzaiah $100K
Girls Educational And Mentoring Services (gems) $100K
Hawaii Community Foundation $100K
Palestine Children's Relief Fund $100K
Reconciliation Services $100K
Thorn $100K
Power Of Two $50K
Operation Breakthrough Inc $50K
Kids Tlc $50K
United Way Of Greater Kansas City $50K
Heart Of America Patriot Foundation $50K
Giving The Basics $50K
Kansas City Symphony $49K
University Of Nebraska Foundation $49K
University Of Mo - Columbia $48K
Arizona State University Foundation $46K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$2.7M
FY2019$3.1M
FY2020$3.3M
FY2021$4.7M
FY2022$3.5M
FY2023$4.1M

About Kao Family Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersOlathe, Kansas
EIN202014620
IRS ruling2005

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kao Family Foundation?

Kao Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Olathe, Kansas with $123M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Kao Family Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Kao Family Foundation?

Kao Family Foundation's EIN is 202014620. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Kao Family Foundation?

Private foundations like Kao Family Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Kao Family Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.