The Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation
The Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chappell Hill, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $127K. Net investment income was $261K.
The Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation gave $127K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $127,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $63,500
- Median grant
- $63,500
- Total assets
- $12,080,014
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Hope Hospital ($125K). Together the top 2 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $160K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hope Hospital Duarte, CA | To help people who has cancer and diabetes to get good care | $125,000 |
| Friends of Malcom Laguna Niguel, CA | Support the cost of teaching aid | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,080,014 | $463,015 | $365,011 | $127,000 | 2 | $188,251 | $260,651 |
| 2022 | $12,000,868 | $214,710 | $371,017 | $141,000 | 3 | $194,351 | $115,839 |
| 2021 | $12,165,057 | $587,233 | $294,106 | $160,000 | 2 | $222,997 | $439,160 |
| 2020 | $11,856,225 | $351,040 | $329,329 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $150,687 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy FM Ko
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shannon J S Ko
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation
How much does The Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation give each year?
The Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation gave $127K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation?
The Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation reported $12.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $463K.
Where does The Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation operate?
The Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation has awarded grants in California, Texas.
What is The Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation's EIN?
The Shannon & Amy Ko Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0955371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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