The Kao Family Foundation
EIN 453859531Total Given 2016–2023
$1.2M
21 grants · $145K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $10K–$50K
grant size
11%
transactional · 2/19 multi-year
repeat
$46K
Assets (2024)
19
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
ST MARGARET'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
Phone
(949) 285-7001
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $410K | $884K | $11K | 8 |
| 2017 | $257K | $679K | $31K | 6 |
| 2019 | N/A | $618K | $37K | N/A |
| 2020 | $20K | $667K | $42K | 1 |
| 2022 | $431K | $82K | $-13K | 4 |
| 2023 | $40K | $44K | $2K | 2 |
| 2024 | N/A | $46K | $2K | N/A |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 21 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$20K
Average
$55K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$270K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
JK
John E Kao
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
JK
John E Kao
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
JK
John E Kao
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
JK
John E Kao
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
SK
Susan E Kao
Secretary
Leadership
JK
John E Kao
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
SK
Susan S Kao
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
JK
John E Kao
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
SK
Susan S Kao
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
JK
John E Kao
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
SK
Susan S Kao
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
Grants Awarded (21 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ucla | Los Angeles, CA | $270,000 | TO ASSIST IN COVERING ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT'S PROGRAM EXPENSES SUCH AS SCHOLARSHIPS, ACADEMIC SERVICES,... | 2016 |
| Susan Kao Donor Advised Fund | Dana Point, CA | $255,944 | GENERAL CHARITABLE GIFTING | 2022 |
| Echoing Green | New York, NY | $150,000 | SOCIAL ENTREPRENUERSHIP | 2022 |
| Mission Hospital Foundation | Mission Viejo, CA | $100,000 | TO INVEST IN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY, EXPAND AND UPGRADE FACILITIES, IMPLEMENT WELLNESS AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS... | 2017 |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | $100,000 | TO PREPARE CITIZENS AND LEADERS OF COMPETENCE, CONSCIENCE, AND COMPASSION WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND FAITH TO BUILD A... | 2017 |
| Mariners Church | Irvine, CA | $50,000 | TO TRANSFORM ORDINARY PEOPLE INTO PASSIONATE FOLLOWERS OF JESUS, CHANGING THE WORLD BY HELPING & SERVING PEOPLE... | 2016 |
| Seniorserv | Anaheim, CA | $50,000 | TO SECURE HOME, HEALTH AND HEART FOR OLDER ADULTS BY HELPING THEM LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITH DIGNITY AND WELLNESS IN... | 2016 |
| St Margaret'S Episcopal School | San Juan Capistrano, CA | $40,300 | TO BENEFIT FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR NEEDY STUDENTS. | 2017 |
| Encouragement for Life | Irvine, CA | $20,000 | RELIGION | 2020 |
| Kenton Beshore | Huntington Beach, CA | $20,000 | RELIGION | 2023 |
| Ucla Anderson | Los Angeles, CA | $20,000 | EDUCATION | 2023 |
| Global Unites | Newport Beach, CA | $20,000 | TO INSPIRE, CONNECT AND EQUIP YOUTH TO TRANSFORM GLOBAL SOCIETIES THROUGH MOVEMENTS THAT PROMOTE HOPE, NON-VIOLENCE... | 2016 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | $15,000 | EDUCATION | 2022 |
| Homeword Center for Youth and Famil | San Juan Capistrano, CA | $12,000 | TO HELP FAMILIES SUCCEED BY CREATING BIBLICAL RESOURCES THAT BUILD STRONG MARRIAGES, CONFIDENT PARENTS, EMPOWERED... | 2017 |
| Links Players | Clovis, CA | $10,000 | EDUCATION | 2022 |
| International Sanctuary | Irvine, CA | $10,000 | TO PROVIDE HOLISTIC CARE AND RESTORATION THAT EMPOWERS SURVIVORS OF MODERN-DAY SLAVERY TO OBTAIN TRUE FREEDOM, AND... | 2016 |
| St Margaret'S Episcopal School | San Juan Capistrano, CA | $5,000 | TO BENEFIT FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR NEEDY STUDENTS. | 2016 |
| Peace Corps | Washington, DC | $2,843 | TO PROMOTE PEACE, FRIENDSHIP AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CITIZENS OF OTHER NATIONS. | 2017 |
| Hebrew Academy | Huntington Beach, CA | $2,750 | TO PROVIDE STUDENTS FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL WITH A FULL SPECTRUM OF CHALLENGING ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES... | 2016 |
| Alzheimer'S Orange County | Irvine, CA | $2,000 | TO PROVIDE FREE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR LOCAL FAMIILIES AFFECTED BY ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA. | 2016 |
| Alzheimer'S Orange County | Irvine, CA | $2,000 | TO PROVIDE FREE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR LOCAL FAMIILIES AFFECTED BY ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA. | 2017 |