Private foundation · EIN 20-5291583 · Rch Palos Vrd, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ck and Kay Ho Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $12K. 20% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$1.3M
Median grant
$12K
Stays in CA
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.4M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 19 of 20 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Overseas Campus Ministries IncTorrance, CAFor the support of christian missionaries & educational services worldwide$300K
Joni FriendsAlbert Lee, MNTo provide aid to families that live with disability$275K
Far East Broadcasting Company IncFrisco, TXFEBC leadership around the world are passionate about reaching people with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.$260K
Omf InternationalLittleton, COOMF is serving the church, sharing the gospel. OMF partners with 2,500+ workers from over 40 nations to serve more than 100 East Asian peop…$250K
Oc InternationalColorado Springs, COFor the support of christian missionaries worldwide$26K
Asia Art Archive in AmericaBrooklyn, NYTo collect, preserve and make information on contemporary art from and of asia easily accessible in order to faciliate understanding, resea…$22K
Bread of Life ChurchTorrance, CAFor teh bread of life church general fund and for christian missionarires worldwide$21K
Powerhouse ArtsBrooklyn, NYTo support artwork at Powerhouse Arts.$20K
PioneersOrlando, FLFor the support of christian missionaries worldwide$14K
Pacific Seafarers MissionPasadena, TXPreaching the good news to all seafarers$10K
Monte Vista Grove HomesPasadena, CAThe mission of Monte Vista Grove Homes is to be a holistic and vibrant senior community one filled with creativity, love and compassion.$10K
The Navigators Gift Processing CentAlbert Lea, MNFor the support of christian missionaries worldwide$8,000
Telluride TheatreTelluride, COTo support orginal theatre and theatre education in telluride$8,000
Africa Inland MissionPeachtree City, GAFor projects or to support an AIM member.$8,000
Evangelical Free Church MissionMinneapolis, MNFor the evangelical free church general fund$6,000
Indopartners Agency IncGilbert, AZEquipping young people to be involved in cross-cultural missions, mobilizing people around the world to pray for Indonesia and serving Indo…$6,000
Ambassadors for ChristParadise, PAMobilize Christ followers to become reproducing Kingdom-builders.$6,000
Campus Crusade for ChristOrlando, FLOur purpose is helping to fulfill the Great Commission in the power of the Holy Spirit by winning people to faith in Jesus Christ, building…$5,000
Mexicali Chinese BaptistEl Centro, CAIn our mission to Love God, Love People, and Make Disciples.$5,000

By state: California 4 · Minnesota 3 · Colorado 3 · Texas 2 · New York 2 · Florida 2

About this foundation

Ck and Kay Ho Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rch Palos Vrd, California, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ck and Kay Ho Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ck and Kay Ho Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.3M across 20 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Ck and Kay Ho Foundation give?

California (4 grants), Minnesota (3 grants), Colorado (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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