The Kt Foundation
Invitation OnlyBerkeley, California · EIN 94-3354182 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $75,000 and $150,000.
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 California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Lab of Ornithology | $250,000 |
| National Japanese American Historic | San Francisco, CA | Kase-Tsujimoto Cultural Heritage Initiative | $150,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Perspectives in Global Dev Seminar Series Fund | $100,000 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Pasadena, CA | Asian American Mental Health Initiatives | $100,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
| Kimochi Inc | San Francisco, CA | Purchase of Paratransit Van | $75,000 |
| Japanese Cultural Community Ctr | San Francisco, CA | JCCCNC Kase Internship Grant | $30,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($105,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $910,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $55,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513099349102006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3354182
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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