S Ku Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Gatos, California · EIN 80-0723773 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$205K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
8% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sascc | Saratoga, CA | Donations | $95,000 |
| Chinese American Coalition of Compassionate Care | Cupertino, CA | Donations | $20,000 |
| City Team | San Jose, CA | Donations | $10,000 |
| Heart of Hope | San Jose, CA | Donations | $10,000 |
| New Hope Chinese Cancer Care Foundation | Milpitas, CA | Donations | $10,000 |
| Tze Zhan Monastery | San Francisco, CA | Donations | $10,000 |
| Santa Clara County Library | Campbell, CA | Donations | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | San Jose, CA | Donations | $10,000 |
| Artsv | Santa Clara, CA | Donations | $10,000 |
| Girls Can Code | New York, NY | Donations | $10,000 |
| Minds Matters Bay Area | San Francisco, CA | Donations | $6,500 |
| Cupertino Senior Center | Cupertino, CA | Donations | $3,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $205,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $135,708 | 10 |
| 2023 | $146,000 | 11 |
| 2022 | $152,681 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631989349100118
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 80-0723773
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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