BK Kee Foundation
BK Kee Foundation is a private foundation, based in Burlingame, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $753K. Net investment income was $1.4M.
BK Kee Foundation at a glance
In short: BK Kee Foundation gave $753K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $125K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $752,500
- -12.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $125,417
- +31.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $56,000
- Total assets
- $16,748,095
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who BK Kee Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Partners International ($430K). Together the top 6 received $753K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 30 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How BK Kee Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $743K (2020) to $989K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $753K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Partners International Berkeley, CA | Provide Health Services in and Around Burma | $430,000 |
| Parami University Washington, DC | Provides quality higher education for youth in developing countries | $200,000 |
| Expenditure Responsibility - Various (See Statement Attached) Burlingame, CA | To Provide Charitable Support for Various Organizations | $72,000 |
| American Friends of Prospect Burma Accord, NY | To provide access to education for marginalised young people in myanmar. | $40,000 |
| Christ Lutheran Church Monterey Park, CA | Provide Support to Church Activities | $10,000 |
| Alum Rock United Methodist Church San Jose, CA | Provide Support to Church Activties | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,748,095 | $1,741,213 | $1,325,973 | $752,500 | 6 | $999,878 | $1,426,068 | $1,156,054 |
| 2023 | $16,332,855 | $582,930 | $1,430,406 | $858,841 | 9 | $1,120,274 | $281,216 | $1,028,235 |
| 2022 | $17,180,331 | $576,380 | $1,595,668 | $989,383 | 8 | $1,235,355 | $211,240 | $1,069,313 |
| 2021 | $18,199,619 | $2,735,643 | $1,306,475 | $770,000 | 3 | $1,004,813 | $2,122,343 | $1,244,201 |
| 2020 | $16,770,451 | $1,207,293 | $1,271,173 | $742,656 | 4 | — | $952,674 | $1,011,877 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BK Kee Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
BK Kee Foundation is led by Stanley Sze, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stanley Sze
President & Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$208K (2020) → $243K (2024)
Lay K. Kay
CFO, Treasurer, Scty & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elvin Kay (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $243K, to Stanley SZE (President/Director).
Frequently asked questions about BK Kee Foundation
How much does BK Kee Foundation give each year?
BK Kee Foundation gave $753K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $859K across 9 grants.
What is BK Kee Foundation's typical grant size?
BK Kee Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $56,000, and its average grant was $125,417, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does BK Kee Foundation give grants?
BK Kee Foundation gives mostly in California: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (27%) and New York (5%).
Does BK Kee Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on BK Kee Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are BK Kee Foundation's largest grantees?
BK Kee Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Partners International ($430,000), Parami University ($200,000) and Expenditure Responsibility - Various (See Statement Attached) ($72,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is BK Kee Foundation?
BK Kee Foundation reported $16.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1000K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is BK Kee Foundation's EIN?
BK Kee Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2545977. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work BK Kee Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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