KAO Family Education Foundation
KAO Family Education Foundation is a private foundation filing Form 990-PF and based in Olathe, Kansas. Its website says the Kao Family Education Foundation was established in 2019 and describes an aim of supporting Taiwan’s sustainable development through education and civic awareness.
KAO Family Education Foundation at a glance
In short: KAO Family Education Foundation gave $788K across 90 grants in 2024 (avg $9K). 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $788,110
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 90
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,757
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,461
- Total assets
- $1,019,543
- +1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (16 of 90, 2024)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to KAO Family Education Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1200 East 151St Street, Olathe, KS 66062
Phone: (913) 440-1355
Website: https://www.kaofamilyfoundation.org.tw
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who KAO Family Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Changhua University of Education ($58K). Together the top 10 received $260K.
Grant Size Distribution
330 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 324 grants of 330 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its aim as contributing to sustainable development in Taiwan. Its 2024 filing lists grants to educational institutions identified with Taiwan locations, including Changhua, Nantou, and Taichung.
Is KAO Family Education Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 90 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $230K (2020) to $835K (2023). In 2024 it made 90 grants totaling $788K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Changhua University of Education | The Establishment of Skills Development Courses. | $58,023 |
| Nantou County Chung Hsing Junior High School | The Establishment of Skills Development Courses. | $32,624 |
| National Chung Hsing University | The Establishment of Skills Development Courses. | $28,752 |
| Taichung Municipal Taichung Industrial Senior High School | The Establishment of Skills Development Courses. | $24,120 |
| Chang HUA County Huatan Junior High School | The Establishment of Skills Development Courses. | $23,044 |
| Nantou County REN-Ai Junior High School | The Establishment of Skills Development Courses. | $20,633 |
| National Sun Yat-Sen University | The Establishment of Skills Development Courses. | $20,550 |
| Nantou County Mingjian Junior High School | The Establishment of Skills Development Courses. | $18,123 |
| National Yuanlin Agricultural and Industrial Vocational High School | The Establishment of Skills Development Courses. | $17,055 |
| Taichung Municipal Da JAI Junior High School | The Establishment of Skills Development Courses. | $16,635 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,019,543 | $1,070,675 | $1,051,388 | $788,110 | 90 | $1,051,387 | $53,329 |
| 2023 | $1,000,256 | $1,036,545 | $1,091,311 | $834,505 | 81 | $1,091,311 | $56,153 |
| 2022 | $1,055,022 | $991,294 | $1,023,070 | $730,796 | 72 | $1,023,070 | $58,637 |
| 2021 | $1,087,223 | $655,863 | $634,366 | $449,924 | 55 | $634,366 | $59,187 |
| 2020 | $1,065,643 | $415,717 | $379,177 | $230,291 | 32 | — | $54,600 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, KAO Family Education Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to raise educational standards, support public-interest activities, promote civic ethics, and foster character development. Its articles of incorporation list activities including scholarships, library support, educational resources and services, school arts and sports activities, academic research, community education, and other public-interest educational work.
The website describes several program areas: hands-on trade skills for junior high school students; service and community-action opportunities for senior high school students; hands-on science education; cross-disciplinary learning connected to employment opportunities; and horticultural therapy for students with special educational needs. The website also describes support for skills training and service learning for financially disadvantaged students.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 90 grants totaling $788,110. Grant amounts ranged from $529 to $58,023, with a median of $6,460. The listed grants primarily support educational institutions and identify skills-development courses as their purpose.
Among the largest reported grants were $58,023 to National Changhua University of Education, $32,624 to Nantou County Chung Hsing Junior High School, $28,752 to National Chung Hsing University, and $24,120 to Taichung Municipal Taichung Industrial Senior High School. Each was designated for establishing skills-development courses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Min-Hwan Kao as director and chairman; Yu-Fan C Kao as director; Chih-Tao Li as director and CEO; and Pao-Chang Huang, Cheng-Wei Wang, Lien-Hui Horng, Hsiao-Fen Lai, Lin-Der Wang, and Yuen-Wuu Suen as directors.
KAO Family Education Foundation is led by Chih-Tao Li, Director & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chih-Tao Li
Director & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$31K (2020) → $36K (2024)
Min-Hwan Kao
Director & Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hsiao-Fen Lai
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$671 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Lien-Hui Horng
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$671 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Cheng-Wei Wang
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pao-Chang Huang
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yu-Fan C. Kao
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lin-Der Wang
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yuen-Wuu Suen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Chih-Wei Liao (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Chin-Hui Chang (2020–2021) — 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 $36K, to Chih-Tao Li (Director/CEO).
Frequently asked questions about KAO Family Education Foundation
How much does KAO Family Education Foundation give each year?
KAO Family Education Foundation gave $788K across 90 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $835K across 81 grants.
What is KAO Family Education Foundation's typical grant size?
KAO Family Education Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,461, and its average grant was $8,757, across 90 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from KAO Family Education Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Does KAO Family Education Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 90 grants with a stated purpose on KAO Family Education Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "The Establishment of Skills Development Courses." (90 grants).
Who are KAO Family Education Foundation's largest grantees?
KAO Family Education Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Changhua University of Education ($58,023), Nantou County Chung Hsing Junior High School ($32,624) and National Chung Hsing University ($28,752), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is KAO Family Education Foundation?
KAO Family Education Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does KAO Family Education Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to raise educational standards, support public-interest activities, promote civic ethics, and foster character development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from KAO Family Education Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does KAO Family Education Foundation make grants?
The foundation’s website describes its aim as contributing to sustainable development in Taiwan. Its 2024 filing lists grants to educational institutions identified with Taiwan locations, including Changhua, Nantou, and Taichung.
What is KAO Family Education Foundation's EIN?
KAO Family Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 98-1473209. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does KAO Family Education Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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