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Kao Family Foundation

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.45k (2023)

Expenses
$40.2k (2023)

Total Assets
$43.8k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,453
Expenses
$40,192
Net Income
-$37,739
Net Assets
$43,806
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $2,247
91.6%
Dividends $12
0.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $194
7.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $40,000
99.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $43,806
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $43,806
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John E Kao (President) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$13,359
Expenses
$436,439
Net Income
-$449,798
Net Assets
$81,571
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $5,680
Dividends $6,555
Sales of Assets -$25,594
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $430,944
98.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $81,571
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $81,571
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John E Kao (President) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$76,335
Expenses
$113,529
Net Income
-$37,194
Net Assets
$538,398
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $4,316
5.7%
Dividends $10,786
14.1%
Sales of Assets $61,220
80.2%
Other Income $13
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $101,500
89.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $538,398
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $538,398
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John E Kao (President) $0 $0
Susan E Kao (Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$42,432
Expenses
$32,084
Net Income
$10,348
Net Assets
$577,325
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $3,593
8.5%
Dividends $12,993
30.6%
Sales of Assets $25,846
60.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $20,000
62.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $577,326
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $577,325
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John E Kao (President) $0 $0
Susan E Kao (Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$36,962
Expenses
$11,928
Net Income
$25,034
Net Assets
$566,972
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $5,066
13.7%
Dividends $11,915
32.2%
Sales of Assets $19,981
54.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $566,973
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $566,972
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John E Kao (President) $0 $0
Susan S Kao (Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$32,895
Expenses
$134,274
Net Income
-$101,379
Net Assets
$541,939
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $4,731
14.4%
Interest Revenue $4,795
14.6%
Dividends $10,271
31.2%
Sales of Assets $13,098
39.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $124,210
92.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $541,939
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $541,939
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John E Kao (President) $0 $0
Susan S Kao (Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$30,916
Expenses
$268,262
Net Income
-$237,346
Net Assets
$643,318
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $4,166
13.5%
Dividends $10,566
34.2%
Sales of Assets $16,184
52.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $257,143
95.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $643,318
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $643,318
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John E Kao (President) $0 $0
Susan S Kao (Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$11,217
Expenses
$425,177
Net Income
-$413,960
Net Assets
$880,664
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $8,142
72.6%
Dividends $22,605
> 100%
Sales of Assets -$19,530
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $409,750
96.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $880,664
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $880,664
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John E Kao (President) $0 $0
Susan S Kao (Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$73,492
Expenses
$403,650
Net Income
-$330,158
Net Assets
$1,294,624
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $8,862
12.1%
Dividends $43,425
59.1%
Sales of Assets $21,205
28.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $375,825
93.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,294,624
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,294,624
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John E Kao (President) $0 $0
Susan S Kao (Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$88,787
Expenses
$373,238
Net Income
-$284,451
Net Assets
$1,624,772
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $10,253
11.5%
Dividends $44,844
50.5%
Sales of Assets $33,690
37.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $346,420
92.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,624,772
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,624,772
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John E Kao (President) $0 $0
Susan S Kao (Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$25,385
Expenses
$320,295
Net Income
-$294,910
Net Assets
$1,909,223
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $24,105
95.0%
Dividends $42,363
> 100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $281,970
88.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,909,223
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,909,223

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,033,326
Expenses
$329,215
Net Income
$704,111
Net Assets
$2,204,133
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,000,000
96.8%
Interest Revenue $9,604
0.9%
Dividends $19,986
1.9%
Sales of Assets $3,736
0.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $311,845
94.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,204,133
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,204,133

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$22
Expenses
$10,688
Net Income
-$10,666
Net Assets
$1,500,022
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $22
100%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,500,022
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,500,022

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