Private foundation · EIN 32-0065960 · Somerset, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Leo Koguan 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: 5 grants paid, $2.2M total, median $335K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$2.2M
Median grant
$335K
Stays in NJ
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jiao Tung Univ Alumni Foundation of America IncLehigh Acres, FLUnrestricted use by donee$1.2M
Peking University Educational Foundation USAMillbrae, CAUnrestricted use by donee$470K
Tsinghua UniversityBeijing, CHFor research and educational$335K
Forbes Global Ceo Conference SponsorshipJakarta, IDUnrestricted use by donee$125K
Fudan University Education Development FoundationLA Jolla, CAUnrestricted use by donee$35K

By state: Florida 1 · California 2 · INTL 2

About this foundation

Leo Koguan Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Somerset, New Jersey, administered in care of Shi, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 Leo Koguan 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 Leo Koguan Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.2M across 5 grants, a median of $335K.

Where does Leo Koguan Foundation give?

Florida (1 grants), California (2 grants), INTL (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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