Koh-Lee Foundation
Historical FunderSeattle, Washington · EIN 91-1922008 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHRISTOPHER KOH |
|---|---|
| Address | 4223 12TH AVE NE, SEATTLE WA 98105 |
| Phone | 2066330424 |
| Form and materials | AUTHENTIC LETTER REASONS TO JUSTIFY THROUGH UNSOLICITED CORRESPONDENCE TO KOH-LEE FOUNDATION |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Income Housing Initiative | Seattle, WA | Support | $1,000 |
| Mary's Place | Seattle, WA | Support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Support | $1,000 |
| Oxfam - Children of Gaza and Israel Emergency Appeal | Boston, MA | Support | $900 |
| Save the Children (To Gaza Crisis) | Fairfield, CT | Support | $900 |
| Center for Investigative Reporting | San Fransisco, CA | Support | $500 |
| Chinese for Affirmative Action | San Francisco, CA | Support | $500 |
| Democracy Forward | Washington, DC | Support | $500 |
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, CA | Support | $500 |
| Seattle University Family Business School | Seattle, WA | Support | $400 |
| Bellevue Botanical Garden Society | Bellevue, WA | Support | $200 |
| Chinese Information & Service Center | Seattle, WA | Support | $200 |
| Kcts 9 Aka Cascade Pbs | Seattle, WA | Support | $200 |
| Kuow Puget Sound Public Radio | Seattle, WA | Support | $200 |
| Medicins Sans Frontieres - Gaza Crisis | Hagerstown, MD | Support | $200 |
| Seattle Public Library | Seattle, WA | Support | $200 |
| Bellevue Friends of the Library | Bellevue, WA | Support | $150 |
| Bellevue Youth Theatre | Bellevue, WA | Support | $150 |
| Fiuts | Seattle, WA | Support | $150 |
| Tzu Chi Foundation | Bellevue, WA | Support | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $38,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512139349100801
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1922008
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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