Private foundation · EIN 83-2912845 · Pacific Plsds, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kmcf 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $69K total, median $3,000. 91% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$69K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in CA
91%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Taiwan Center Foundation of Greater LARosemead, CABuilding fund$32K
The Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of NaCupertino, CALa fire rescue$10K
The Alliance Cultural Foundation IntlCupertino, CAAssist with its education$7,000
Stuff United Fund IncFlushing, NYCharity-annual pledge$5,000
The Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of NaCupertino, CATexas flooding rescue$3,000
Dancing With the ElephantDiamond Bar, CASupport and help family memebers' communications$3,000
The Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce OCupertino, CAHurricane rescue-n carolina$3,000
Taiwan Center Foundation of GreaterRosemead, CATainan disaster rescue$3,000
Taiwan Center Foundation of Greater LARosemead, CATaiwan center pagent$1,400
Tainan High School Education FundCypress, CAEducational$1,000
Chinese Confucius Temple of LALos Angeles, CAChinese language education$500

By state: California 10 · New York 1

About this foundation

Kmcf Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pacific Plsds, California, administered in care of Kenneth Chen, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Kmcf Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Kmcf Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $69K across 11 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Kmcf Foundation give?

California (10 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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