Private foundation · EIN 47-1471978 · Encino, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Toni Ko 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: 8 grants paid, $268K total, median $11K. 50% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$268K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$2.2M

How to apply

Written proposal - contact foundation for more information Contact: Toni Ko, 16633 Ventura Blvd Ste 1320, Encino, Ca, 3105520960, TONIKO2014@GMAIL.COM Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
LacmaLos Angeles, CADonation$100K
Spirit RockWoodacre, CADonation$85K
The Bhutan FoundationWashington, DCDonation$50K
Liberty in North KoreaLong Beach, CADonation$11K
Reconsider IncSyracuse, NYDonation$10K
The Boston FoundationBoston, MADonation$5,000
Aspen InstituteWashington, DCDonation$5,000
East West PlayersLos Angeles, CADonation$2,000

By state: California 4 · District of Columbia 2 · New York 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Toni Ko Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Encino, California, administered in care of Toni Ko, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Toni Ko 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 Toni Ko Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $268K across 8 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Toni Ko Foundation give?

California (4 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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