The Ko Family Foundation
The Ko Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Miami Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $200K. Net investment income was $43K.
The Ko Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ko Family Foundation gave $200K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,287
- +273.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,612
- +166.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,400
- Total assets
- $2,200,703
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Ko Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($149K). Together the top 7 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 32 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ko Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2019) to $252K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Purchase, NY | Global Impact | $149,087 |
| Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Marietta, GA | Religious | $33,000 |
| First Atlanta Chinese Christian Church Norcross, GA | Religious | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Atlanta, GA | CIVIC | $4,400 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Medical | $4,000 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church Columbus, GA | Religious | $3,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Medical | $1,800 |
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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 | $2,200,703 | $88,614 | $241,723 | $200,287 | 7 | $200,287 | $42,958 | $188,491 |
| 2023 | $2,216,441 | $-96,838 | $95,213 | $53,600 | 5 | $53,600 | — | $171,515 |
| 2022 | $2,425,521 | $396,052 | $296,920 | $251,600 | 4 | $251,600 | $351,595 | $201,514 |
| 2021 | $2,319,747 | $2,784,724 | $176,833 | $145,200 | 4 | $145,200 | $313,969 | $159,855 |
| 2020 | $891,746 | $1,183,611 | $79,882 | $60,625 | 12 | — | $167,800 | $59,554 |
| 2019 | $650,454 | $88,692 | $35,258 | $22,000 | 7 | — | $27,373 | $47,029 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ko Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $188K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ko Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick J. Ko
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isabella Ko
Foundation Manager
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Qidan Ke
Foundation Manager
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jian Ke (2019–2020) — Trustee
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 The Ko Family Foundation
How much does The Ko Family Foundation give each year?
The Ko Family Foundation gave $200K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $54K across 5 grants.
What is The Ko Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ko Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,400, and its average grant was $28,612, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ko Family Foundation give grants?
The Ko Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (23%).
Does The Ko Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Ko Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (3 grants).
Who are The Ko Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ko Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($149,087), Johnson Ferry Baptist Church ($33,000) and First Atlanta Chinese Christian Church ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ko Family Foundation?
The Ko Family Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $200K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $188K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ko Family Foundation's EIN?
The Ko Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4250775. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 20, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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