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Kuo Endowment

EIN 84-5020421 · CA · NTEE T20

Public & Societal Benefit funderPublic & Societal Benefit funders in CaliforniaAll California foundations
Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in CA, MA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Kuo Endowment based in CA paid 5 grants totaling $17.5K to 5 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $10K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included Kuma Academy, Taiwanese American Conference - WC, and Act Blue. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$407,723
Giving (latest yr)
$17,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
5
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
5
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Kuma Academy$10,000
  • Taiwanese American Conference - WC$5,000
  • Act Blue$1,000
  • Kqed$1,000
  • Glimmers Childhood Cancer Foundatio$500

Where grants went

  • California$6,500 · 3 grants
  • Massachusetts$1,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (5)

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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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Kuo Endowment does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Kuo Endowment is classified as a Public & Societal Benefit funder. Civil rights, community improvement, philanthropy, science, and public-policy. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Kuo Endowment reported 5 itemized grants totaling $17.5K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $10K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include Kuma Academy, Taiwanese American Conference - WC, Act Blue, among 5 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Kuo Endowment is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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