KUO Endowment
KUO Endowment is a private foundation, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $408K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $90K.
KUO Endowment at a glance
In short: KUO Endowment gave $18K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,500
- +1650.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,500
- +600.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $407,723
- +15.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who KUO Endowment funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kuma Academy ($10K). Together the top 5 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How KUO Endowment gives
- Giving grew 1358% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $350 (2021) to $18K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kuma Academy | To cultivate self-defense capability and will to defend Taiwan. | $10,000 |
| Taiwanese American Conference - WC Rosemead, CA | Foster fellowship and connection among Taiwanese Americans of all ages and genders, particularly on the West Coast. | $5,000 |
| Kqed San Francisco, CA | To provide people with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories. | $1,000 |
| Act Blue Boston, MA | We build the trusted, secure platform that people count on during their biggest moments to drive change. | $1,000 |
| Glimmers Childhood Cancer Foundatio Santa Barbara, CA | To fund cutting edge research for pediatric cancer and serves kids, adolescents and young adults living with cancer (and their families), receiving treatment at UCLA Mattel Childrens Hospitals in Los Angeles, as well as inspires awareness, advocacy and education. | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $407,723 | $93,836 | $39,792 | $17,500 | 5 | $40,464 | $90,351 | $47,564 |
| 2024 | $351,877 | $221,106 | $12,581 | $1,000 | 2 | $12,218 | $221,106 | $29,084 |
| 2023 | $140,437 | $26,199 | $7,989 | $800 | 3 | $8,256 | $4,084 | $13,845 |
| 2022 | $116,000 | $22,056 | $9,526 | $1,200 | 2 | $11,754 | $3,548 | $6,854 |
| 2021 | $93,240 | $22,432 | $12,466 | $350 | 1 | $14,078 | $459 | $4,959 |
| 2020 | $76,205 | $76,291 | $2,376 | — | — | — | $63,121 | $1,407 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, KUO Endowment reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
KUO Endowment is led by Kuanlin Kuo, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kuanlin Kuo
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chuan Chuan Wang
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 KUO Endowment
How much does KUO Endowment give each year?
KUO Endowment gave $18K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 2 grants.
What is KUO Endowment's typical grant size?
KUO Endowment's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,500, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does KUO Endowment give grants?
KUO Endowment's top state is California, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Massachusetts (6%).
Does KUO Endowment give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on KUO Endowment's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are KUO Endowment's largest grantees?
KUO Endowment's largest 2025 grantees include Kuma Academy ($10,000), Taiwanese American Conference - WC ($5,000) and Kqed ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is KUO Endowment?
KUO Endowment reported $408K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (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 KUO Endowment's EIN?
KUO Endowment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-5020421. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work KUO Endowment 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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