Koh-lee Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 91-1922008
Foundation Overview
Based in Seattle, WA, Koh-lee Foundation has awarded 214 grants totaling $710,357 to organizations in Minnesota, Connecticut and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $15 to $500,000, with a median award of $333.5.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
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New Applicant Friendliness
20 of 40 recipients (50%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
74% of all grants are concentrated in Washington, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Washington, funding concentrates in Seattle (70%), Bellevue (21%), Medina (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 34% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Koh-lee Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Botanical Garden Society | $200 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Bellevue Friends Of The Library | $150 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Bellevue Youth Theatre | $150 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Center For Investigative Reporting | $500 | San Fransisco, CA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Chinese For Affirmative Action | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Chinese Information & Service Center | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Democracy Forward | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Support | 2024 |
| Fiuts | $150 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| International Medical Corps | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Kcts 9 Aka Cascade Pbs | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Kuow Puget Sound Public Radio | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Low Income Housing Initiative | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Mary's Place | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Medicins Sans Frontieres - Gaza Crisis | $200 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support | 2024 |
| Oxfam - Children Of Gaza And Israel Emergency Appeal | $900 | Boston, MA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Support | 2024 |
| Save The Children (To Gaza Crisis) | $900 | Fairfield, CT, US | Support | 2024 |
| Seattle Public Library | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Seattle University Family Business School | $400 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Tzu Chi Foundation | $150 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Bellevue Botanical Garden Society | $200 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Bellevue Friends Of The Library | $150 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Bellevue Youth Theatre | $150 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Center For Investigative Reporting | $500 | San Fransisco, CA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Chinese For Affirmative Action | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Chinese Information & Service Center | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Democracy Forward | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Support | 2024 |
| Fiuts | $150 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| International Medical Corps | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Kcts 9 Aka Cascade Pbs | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Kuow Puget Sound Public Radio | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Low Income Housing Initiative | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Mary's Place | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Medicins Sans Frontieres - Gaza Crisis | $200 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support | 2024 |
| Oxfam - Children Of Gaza And Israel Emergency Appeal | $900 | Boston, MA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Support | 2024 |
| Save The Children (To Gaza Crisis) | $900 | Fairfield, CT, US | Support | 2024 |
| Seattle Public Library | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Seattle University Family Business School | $400 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Tzu Chi Foundation | $150 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2024 |
| Bellevue Botanical Garden Society | $200 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Bellevue Friends Of The Library | $200 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Bellevue Youth Theatre | $150 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Foundation For International Understanding Through Students | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Kuow | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Northwest Harvest | $700 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Protect Democracy Project | $425 | Washington, DC, US | Support | 2023 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | $100 | Medina, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Page Ahead | $30,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Medicins Sans Frontieres | $1,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support | 2023 |
| Seattle Public Library | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| American Constitution Society | $425 | Washington, DC, US | Support | 2023 |
| Chinese For Affirmative Action | $425 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Foundation For National Progress | $425 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Kuow Puget Sound Public Radio | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Seattle University Family Business School | $450 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Cisc | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Tzu Chi Foundation | $200 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Mary's Place | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Jubilee Reach | $1,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Bellevue Botanical Garden Society | $200 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Bellevue Friends Of The Library | $200 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Bellevue Youth Theatre | $150 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Foundation For International Understanding Through Students | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Kuow | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Northwest Harvest | $700 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Protect Democracy Project | $425 | Washington, DC, US | Support | 2023 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | $100 | Medina, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Page Ahead | $30,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Medicins Sans Frontieres | $1,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support | 2023 |
| Seattle Public Library | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| American Constitution Society | $425 | Washington, DC, US | Support | 2023 |
| Chinese For Affirmative Action | $425 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Foundation For National Progress | $425 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Kuow Puget Sound Public Radio | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Seattle University Family Business School | $450 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Cisc | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Tzu Chi Foundation | $200 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Mary's Place | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Jubilee Reach | $1,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Alight Formerly American Refugee Center | $750 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support | 2022 |
| Save The Children | $750 | Fairfield, CT, US | Support | 2022 |
| Northwest Harvest | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Foundation For International Understanding Through Students | $300 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Babies Of Homelessness | $200 | Bothell, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Canada America Studies At The Uw | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Bellevue Botanical Garden Society | $200 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Bellevue Friends Of The Library | $200 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Toys For Tots - Salvation Army East Side | $200 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Seattle Chinatown Chamber Of Commerce | $300 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Bellevue Youth Theatre | $200 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | $200 | Medina, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Protect Democracy Project | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support | 2022 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | $800 | Washington, DC, US | Support | 2022 |
| Kuow | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Ballard Food Bank | $667 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Guttmacher Institute | $666 | New York, NY, US | Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Youth | $667 | Kirkland, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Alight Formerly American Refugee Center | $750 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support | 2022 |
| Save The Children | $750 | Fairfield, CT, US | Support | 2022 |
| Northwest Harvest | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Foundation For International Understanding Through Students | $300 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Babies Of Homelessness | $200 | Bothell, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Canada America Studies At The Uw | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Bellevue Botanical Garden Society | $200 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Bellevue Friends Of The Library | $200 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Toys For Tots - Salvation Army East Side | $200 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Seattle Chinatown Chamber Of Commerce | $300 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Bellevue Youth Theatre | $200 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | $200 | Medina, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Protect Democracy Project | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support | 2022 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | $800 | Washington, DC, US | Support | 2022 |
| Kuow | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Ballard Food Bank | $667 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Guttmacher Institute | $666 | New York, NY, US | Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Youth | $667 | Kirkland, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Alight Formerly American Refugee Center | $750 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support | 2022 |
| Save The Children | $750 | Fairfield, CT, US | Support | 2022 |
| Northwest Harvest | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Foundation For International Understanding Through Students | $300 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Babies Of Homelessness | $200 | Bothell, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Canada America Studies At The Uw | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Bellevue Botanical Garden Society | $200 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Bellevue Friends Of The Library | $200 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Toys For Tots - Salvation Army East Side | $200 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Seattle Chinatown Chamber Of Commerce | $300 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Bellevue Youth Theatre | $200 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | $200 | Medina, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Protect Democracy Project | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support | 2022 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | $800 | Washington, DC, US | Support | 2022 |
| Kuow | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Ballard Food Bank | $667 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Guttmacher Institute | $666 | New York, NY, US | Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Youth | $667 | Kirkland, WA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Chinese Information & Service Center | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Uw-asian Health Studies Initiative Fund #68-1015 (co Jody Li) | $3,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Uw College Of Built Environmt (jm Koh Endowed Fund Construx Mgmt) | $2,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Uw East Asian Library Fund | $333 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Bellevue Botanical Garden Society | $200 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Fdation For Int'l Understanding Through Students | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Babies Of Homelessness | $200 | Bothell, WA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Kcts Channel 9 | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Bellevue Friends Of The Library | $200 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Kuow Puget Sound Public Radio | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Chinese For Affirm Action Stop Aapi Hate Program | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Caa Stop Aapi Hate Program | $200 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Common Cause Educn Fund | $800 | Washington, DC, US | Support | 2021 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $666 | New York, NY, US | Support | 2021 |
| Nw Parkinson's Foundn | $200 | Mercer Island, WA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Chief Seattle Club | $800 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Northwest Harvest | $800 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Wa Environmental Council | $667 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Seattle Public Library Foundn (id Chinatown Bks For M Koh Section) | $334 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Uw Engineering Endowed Professorship | $500,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Intl Community Health Services Foundation | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Second Harvest (food Bank) Of Santa Cruz County | $1,300 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2020 |
| American Parkinson's Disease Assn Nw Chapter | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2020 |
| Kuow Puget Sound Public Radio | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2020 |
| American Constitution Society | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2020 |
| Seattle Theatre Groups Dance For Parkinson's | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2020 |
| Uw- School Of Music Robin Mccabe Endowmt (bu | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2020 |
| Chinese For Affirmative Actionstop Aapi Hate | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2020 |
| Close Up Foundation | $400 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2020 |
| Bellevue Friends Of The Library | $300 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2020 |
| Bellevue Wilburton Botanical Garden Society | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2020 |
| Fdation For Int'l Understanding Through Students | $300 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2020 |
| Babies Of Homelessness | $300 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2020 |
| Northwest Harvest | $300 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2020 |
| Kcts Channel 9 | $300 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2020 |
| Mary's Place | $300 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2020 |
| Page Ahead Childrens Literacy Program | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2020 |
| Seattle Public Library Foundation | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2020 |
| University District Food Bank | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2020 |
| Bellevue Botanical Gerdens | $550 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2018 |
| Youthcare | $250 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2018 |
| Marys Place | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2018 |
| Horizons Foundation | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2018 |
| Uw Med Research Innovation Fund | $4,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2018 |
| Guttmacher Institue | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2018 |
| Uw Engineering | $9,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2018 |
| Uw Labs Mind Project | $250 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2018 |
| Seattle Public Library Found | $3,050 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2018 |
| Babies Of Homelessness | $250 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2018 |
| Seattle Theatre Parkinson Dance | $700 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2018 |
| Uw Music Nccabe | $2,300 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2018 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | $3,200 | Cambridge, MA, US | Support | 2017 |
| Marys Place | $7,510 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2017 |
| Kidney Foundation | $50 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2017 |
| Seattle Library | $100 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2017 |
| U Of Wa | $100 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2017 |
| Asian Health Fund | $14,400 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2017 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | $375 | New York, NY, US | Support | 2017 |
| Health Services | $50 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2017 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $100 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support | 2017 |
| Historical Society Of America | $100 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2017 |
| Planned Parent | $375 | New York, NY, US | Support | 2017 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists | $1,503 | Cambridge, MA, US | Support | 2016 |
| Aclu Foundation | $2,070 | New York, NY, US | Support | 2016 |
| Foodbank | $1,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2016 |
| Kidney Foundation | $50 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2016 |
| Nw Harvest | $1,861 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2016 |
| Seattle Library | $150 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2016 |
| U Of Wa | $600 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2016 |
| Southern Poverty | $2,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Support | 2016 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | $1,861 | New York, NY, US | Support | 2016 |
| Bellevue Botanical Garden | $200 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support | 2016 |
| Ymca | $288 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2016 |
| Health Services | $50 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2016 |
| Lakeside School | $100 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2016 |
| Maple Valley Food Bank | $75 | Maple Valley, WA, US | Support | 2016 |
| Seattle Humane Society Donation | $200 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2016 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $100 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support | 2016 |
| Kin On Community Care | $15 | Seattle, WA, US | Support | 2016 |
| Guttmacher Institute | $1,024 | New York, NY, US | Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Koh-lee Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 91-1922008 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 4223 12TH AVE NE Seattle, WA 98105-5901 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Koh-lee Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Treasurer | David Koh |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Barbara Koh |
| President | Audrey S Koh |
| Vice President | Christopher J Koh |
Forms 990-PF
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