Kao Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyOlathe, Kansas · EIN 20-2014620 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$13M
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$150,000
Total assets$151.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $60,000 and $203,318.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
88% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Taiwan University Academic Development Foundation | Willowbrook, IL | Organization's general charitable purposes | $7,915,765 |
| Kao Family Education Foundation | Olathe, KS | Organization's general charitable purposes | $1,055,000 |
| Children's Mercy (For Nick's Voice) | Kansas City, MO | Organization's general charitable purposes | $943,778 |
| Scleroderma Research Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Organization's general charitable purposes | $500,000 |
| Thorn | Manhattan Beach, CA | Organization's general charitable purposes | $417,249 |
| Kansas State University Foundation | Manhattan, KS | Organization's general charitable purposes | $212,490 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Daytona Beach, FL | Organization's general charitable purposes | $203,318 |
| Missouri University of Science & Technology | Rolla, MO | Organization's general charitable purposes | $203,318 |
| Reconciliation Services | Kansas City, MO | Organization's general charitable purposes | $188,756 |
| Kansas University Endowment Assoc | Lawrence, KS | Organization's general charitable purposes | $170,256 |
| Girls Educational and Mentoring Services (Gems) | New York, NY | Organization's general charitable purposes | $150,000 |
| Rebecca Bender Initiative | Lake Worth, TX | Organization's general charitable purposes | $150,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Organization's general charitable purposes | $150,000 |
| Und Alumni Association & Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | Organization's general charitable purposes | $96,679 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Organization's general charitable purposes | $93,964 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Organization's general charitable purposes | $89,969 |
| Oregon State University Foundation | Corvalis, OR | Organization's general charitable purposes | $86,430 |
| Power of Two | New York, NY | Organization's general charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Organization's general charitable purposes | $60,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Organization's general charitable purposes | $58,000 |
| Kansas City Symphony | Kansas City, MO | Organization's general charitable purposes | $48,900 |
| Purdue for Life Foundation | West Lafayette, IN | Organization's general charitable purposes | $48,000 |
| University of Mo - Columbia | Columbia, MO | Organization's general charitable purposes | $44,000 |
| South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Foundation | Rapid City, SD | Organization's general charitable purposes | $32,000 |
| Kansas City Ballet | Kansas City, MO | Organization's general charitable purposes | $8,425 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,001,297 | 25 |
| 2023 | $4,063,363 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349101569
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2014620
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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