Po Foundation
Po Foundation is a private foundation based in Torrance, California. It supports public charities and other charitable causes through grants to organizations working in areas including education, humanitarian assistance, health, social services, and conservation, as reflected in its 2024 grants.
Po Foundation at a glance
In short: Po Foundation gave $131K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $130,500
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +42.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,833
- -43.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,146,347
- +5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (3 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- 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 Po Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1919 238Th Street, Torrance, CA 90501
Phone: (626) 578-0203
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Po Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Assistenance Leaue of South Bay ($20K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 124 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 66% of grant dollars went to California recipients. Other leading recipient states were Washington, DC (8%), Georgia (8%), New York (7%), and Oregon (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Po Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 27 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2019) to $162K (2023). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Assistenance Leaue of South Bay San Pedro, CA | Provide quality low-cost orthodontia care | $20,000 |
| Holy Trinty School San Pedro, CA | Holy Trinity provides an educational experience | $10,000 |
| Saint Margaret Mary School Lomita, CA | Providing Elementry Education | $10,000 |
| Mary and Joseph Retreat Center Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | provide a tranquil environment for all faiths | $10,000 |
| Budist Tzu Chi Foundation San Dimas, CA | To relieve the suffering of those in need | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Hummanity Atlanta, GA | Help families build long-term financial security | $10,000 |
| Bishop Montgomery High School Torrance, CA | Providing High School Education | $10,000 |
| El Camino College Torrance, CA | Support students success in education and life | $5,000 |
| Quinns Kids Piedmont, CA | Provides multi-year camperships for Bay Area youth | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships Portland, OR | Humanitarians aide for various worldwide crisi | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,146,347 | $293,532 | $149,189 | $130,500 | 27 | — | $25,789 | — |
| 2023 | $2,995,431 | $203,477 | $178,547 | $162,000 | 19 | — | $4,054 | $140,002 |
| 2022 | $2,783,160 | $179,329 | $128,744 | $112,500 | 20 | $112,500 | — | $138,405 |
| 2021 | $2,926,922 | $235,204 | $170,899 | $154,000 | 29 | $154,000 | — | $139,905 |
| 2020 | $2,862,617 | $527,756 | $127,475 | $115,000 | 29 | — | — | $123,077 |
| 2019 | $2,529,385 | $1,109,659 | $58,338 | $49,500 | 11 | — | — | $115,831 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its direct charitable activity as “Supporting various Public Charities and other charitable causes.” Its grants include support for schools and educational programs, humanitarian and emergency relief, health care, and other charitable work.
Grantees describe their own missions in varied ways. Blood Cancer United says it works to cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life of patients and families. International Primate Protection says it works to protect primates, including through monitoring illegal trade and supporting sanctuaries. Smile Train says it seeks to give people born with clefts the same life opportunities as those born without clefts. The World Wildlife Fund describes its mission as conserving nature and reducing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. Little Sisters of the Poor says it provides nursing and residential care for needy elderly people.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Po Foundation made 27 grants totaling $130,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $2,000. It made 19 grants totaling $162,000 in 2023 and 20 grants totaling $112,500 in 2022.
Among the larger 2024 grants were $20,000 to Assistenance Leaue of South Bay for low-cost orthodontia care; $10,000 each to Holy Trinty School, Saint Margaret Mary School, Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, Budist Tzu Chi Foundation, Habitat for Hummanity, and Bishop Montgomery High School; and $5,000 each to El Camino College, Quinns Kids, Mercy Ships, Doctors without Borders, and the American Red Cross. Other 2024 recipients included Blood Cancer United ($5,000), International Primate Protection ($2,000), Smile Train ($2,000), the World Wildlife Fund ($1,000), and Little Sisters of the Poor ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Pacita C Tan is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Po Foundation is led by Pacita C Tan, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pacita C Tan
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Po Foundation
How much does Po Foundation give each year?
Po Foundation gave $131K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $162K across 19 grants.
What is Po Foundation's typical grant size?
Po Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,833, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Po Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Po Foundation give grants?
Po Foundation gives mostly in California: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (8%) and Georgia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Pedro, CA (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Torrance, CA (2 grants).
Does Po Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Po Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Po Foundation's largest grantees?
Po Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Assistenance Leaue of South Bay ($20,000), Holy Trinty School ($10,000) and Saint Margaret Mary School ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Po Foundation?
Po Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $294K.
What does Po Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its direct charitable activity as “Supporting various Public Charities and other charitable causes.” Its grants include support for schools and educational programs, humanitarian and emergency relief, health care, and other charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Po Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is Po Foundation's EIN?
Po Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2144235. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Po 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Po Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/po-foundation-morg_ad8aacecd92d4e548aafc1cfa0da13bc
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