KAO-Sussman Family Foundation Inc
KAO-Sussman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $67K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 7 grants totaling $5K.
KAO-Sussman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: KAO-Sussman Family Foundation Inc gave $5K across 7 grants in 2023 (avg $740.286), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $5,182
- +158.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $740
- +10.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $800
- Total assets
- $67,257
- -73.1% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who KAO-Sussman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Hoover Middle School ($1K). Together the top 7 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $5K (2023). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hoover Middle School San Jose, CA | Education Development | $1,392 |
| Opera San Jose San Jose, CA | Art Development | $1,195 |
| Tracy Elementary San Jose, CA | Education Development | $950 |
| Hoover Sports Booster San Jose, CA | Support Youth Sports | $800 |
| Ninja Basketball Organization San Jose, CA | Support Youth Sports | $350 |
| Lincoln High School San Jose, CA | Education Development | $300 |
| Children's Discovery Museum San Jose, CA | Education Development | $195 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $67,257 | $50,000 | $5,477 | $5,182 | 7 | — |
| 2022 | $250,000 | $255,000 | $500 | $2,005 | 3 | $3,450 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
KAO-Sussman Family Foundation Inc is led by Arthur Kao, President on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Arthur Kao
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rachel Sussman (2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about KAO-Sussman Family Foundation Inc
How much does KAO-Sussman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
KAO-Sussman Family Foundation Inc gave $5K across 7 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $2K across 3 grants.
What is KAO-Sussman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
KAO-Sussman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $800, and its average grant was $740, across 7 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does KAO-Sussman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
KAO-Sussman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (7 grants).
Does KAO-Sussman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on KAO-Sussman Family Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education Development" (4 grants).
Who are KAO-Sussman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
KAO-Sussman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Hoover Middle School ($1,392), Opera San Jose ($1,195) and Tracy Elementary ($950), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is KAO-Sussman Family Foundation Inc?
KAO-Sussman Family Foundation Inc reported $67K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $50K.
What is KAO-Sussman Family Foundation Inc?
KAO-Sussman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in San Jose, CA. It holds $67K in total assets as of 2023.
What is KAO-Sussman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
KAO-Sussman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2536855. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2023.
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 2022–2023
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