Koh-lee Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $361K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $17K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$361K
+1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$9K
-76.3% YoY
Grant Count
20
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$450
-76.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Koh-lee Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Koh-lee Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Koh-lee Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $361K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $360,527 | $355,202 | $390,981 |
| Revenue | $17,786 | $10,733 | $9,536 |
| Expenses | $11,951 | $46,283 | $8,812 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $9,000 | $38,000 | $8,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $17,195 | $10,400 | $8,909 |
| Distributable Amount | $27,350 | $24,754 | $24,815 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Low Income Housing Initiative ($1,000), Mary's Place ($1,000), Planned Parenthood ($1,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BELLEVUE BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY BELLEVUE, WA | SUPPORT | $200 |
| BELLEVUE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BELLEVUE, WA | SUPPORT | $150 |
| BELLEVUE YOUTH THEATRE BELLEVUE, WA | SUPPORT | $150 |
| CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING SAN FRANSISCO, CA | SUPPORT | $500 |
| CHINESE FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION SAN FRANCISCO, CA | SUPPORT | $500 |
| CHINESE INFORMATION & SERVICE CENTER SEATTLE, WA | SUPPORT | $200 |
| DEMOCRACY FORWARD WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT | $500 |
| FIUTS SEATTLE, WA | SUPPORT | $150 |
| INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS LOS ANGELES, CA | SUPPORT | $500 |
| KCTS 9 AKA CASCADE PBS SEATTLE, WA | SUPPORT | $200 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID KOH | TREASURER | 10 | — |
| BARBARA KOH | SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| AUDREY S KOH | PRESIDENT | 20 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER J KOH | VICE PRESIDENT | 15 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Koh-lee Foundation?
Koh-lee Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $361K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Koh-lee Foundation?
As of 2024, Koh-lee Foundation holds $361K in total assets with $18K in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $9K in 2024.
Where does Koh-lee Foundation operate?
Koh-lee Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington.
What size grants does Koh-lee Foundation award?
In 2024, Koh-lee Foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $9K — an average of about $450 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Koh-lee Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Koh-lee Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Koh-lee Foundation's EIN?
Koh-lee Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1922008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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