The K K and T Y TSE Foundation
The K K and T Y TSE Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cumberland, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $702K. Net investment income was $7K.
The K K and T Y TSE Foundation at a glance
In short: The K K and T Y TSE Foundation gave $702K across 4 grants in 2022 (avg $176K), mostly in New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $702,292
- +234.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $175,573
- -16.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $141,961
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The K K and T Y TSE Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Watchtower Bible & Tract Society ($702K across 4 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The K K and T Y TSE Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $702K (2022). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $702K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Watchtower Bible & Tract Society Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $417,887 |
| Watchtower Bible & Tract Society Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $211,666 |
| Watchtower Bible & Tract Society Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $72,255 |
| Watchtower Bible & Tract Society Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $484 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $7,497 | $702,441 | $702,292 | 4 | $702,292 | $7,348 | $28,480 |
| 2021 | $479,605 | $6,352 | $212,014 | $210,061 | 1 | $210,061 | $10,701 | $64,562 |
| 2020 | $685,267 | $45,464 | $52,415 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $12,694 | $55,497 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The K K and T Y TSE Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The K K and T Y TSE Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Erik Wei Cheng
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Virginia Tse
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 The K K and T Y TSE Foundation
How much does The K K and T Y TSE Foundation give each year?
The K K and T Y TSE Foundation gave $702K across 4 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $210K across 1 grant.
What is The K K and T Y TSE Foundation's typical grant size?
The K K and T Y TSE Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $141,961, and its average grant was $175,573, across 4 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The K K and T Y TSE Foundation give grants?
The K K and T Y TSE Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (4 grants).
Does The K K and T Y TSE Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The K K and T Y TSE Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The K K and T Y TSE Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The K K and T Y TSE Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The K K and T Y TSE Foundation's EIN?
The K K and T Y TSE Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6646640. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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Grantable. (2026). The K K and T Y TSE Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-k-k-and-t-y-tse-foundation-morg_0db33f0b34014541908f3eb2b7ac9ec1
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