Paul Bao-Ho and Mei-Yea Liao Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyMercer Island, Washington · EIN 27-4390027 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$81K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
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
42% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Fred Hutch Cancer Center | Seattle, WA | Prevent and eliinate cancer | $15,000 |
| Northwest Harvest Emm | Seattle, WA | Grow food justice | $10,000 |
| Project Access Northwest | Seattle, WA | Support low-income families | $10,000 |
| Vasculitis Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Support individuals with vasculitis | $8,000 |
| National Foundation for Cancer | Rockville, MD | Support cancer reseach | $6,000 |
| United States Association for Unhcr | Washington, DC | Protect and support refugees | $6,000 |
| United States Fund for Unicef Unicef USA | New York, NY | Pursue a better world for every chil | $6,000 |
| Actives Minds Inc | Washington, DC | Mental health and edu for students | $5,000 |
| Bellevue Youth Soccer Club | Bellevue, WA | Youth soccer | $5,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | Support the university of washington | $2,000 |
| Cornerstones Inc | Reston, VA | Support indiv and families in need | $1,500 |
| Sevatruck Foundation | Fairfax, VA | Deliver warm meals to students | $1,500 |
| Talias Voice Projects for Patient | Eugene, OR | Change culture in medical settings | $1,500 |
| Wing Luke Memorial Foundation Wing Luke Museum | Seattle, WA | Advance racial and social equity | $1,000 |
| Senior Center of West Seattle the Center for Active Living | Seattle, WA | Support people as they age | $1,000 |
| Seattle Junior Golf Foundation the First Tee of Greater Seattle | Seattle, WA | Support kids and teens through golf | $500 |
| Mercer Island Boys Soccer Booster | Mercer Island, WA | Suppoert mihs boys soccer program | $400 |
| The Seattle Aquarium Society Seattle Aquarium | Seattle, WA | Inspire conservation of marine envir | $350 |
| Kbtc Association | Tacoma, WA | Support kbtc/kcka public tv | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,050 | 19 |
| 2023 | $1,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $8,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612039349100911
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4390027
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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