Supporting Positive Change

The Kao Family Foundation works to make a positive impact on lives through its support of charitable, educational, cultural, sustainable and scientific undertakings.

Initiatives with Potential

We search for programs with the potential to make the greatest positive impact.

Collaborative Culture

It’s our goal to support a collaborative culture where we can all help improve the world.

Results-driven Approach

Our approach to philanthropy is to constantly strive for measurable, sustainable development.

Grants

We endeavor to provide grants that can have a positive impact in a variety of fields.

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Advancing Healthcare for Autoimmune Diseases

Opening fully in 2023, the Kao Autoimmunity Institute was established to become a Center For Excellence in Autoimmune clinical care and research, embracing an integrative approach across multiple medical disciplines.

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Supporting Electrical & Computer Engineering Education Across the Country

The Garmin ECE Program provides thousands of electrical and computer engineering scholarships to students at major universities across the United States.

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Helping Children and the Community

Our sister foundation in Taiwan offers educational and civic programs that build practical skills, promote positivity, encourage sustainability and inspire kindness.

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Investing in the Future

Multiple endowments have been made to the University of Tennessee, which include funding the construction of new engineering facilities, creating educational and research opportunities for students.

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