Grants
We endeavor to provide grants that can have a positive impact in a variety of fields and are focused on supporting:
- STEM education
- Health and medical
- Humanitarian
- Culture and arts
- Sustainable development
The following criteria are assessed for grant consideration:
Sustainability
A focus on meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability for future generations to meet their needs.
Transparency
Open, honest communication and operation where information flows freely.
Direct Impact
Impact on a situation or environment which is a direct result of the action taken.
Novel Approach
A new technique or approach to something that has not previously been done.
Community-orientation
The intention to seek like-minded, goal-driven people to build a network of mutually beneficial relationships.
Grants
The following is a selection of grants the Kao Family Foundation has provided in a diverse scope of fields. A significant portion of these endowments and major grants have been personally funded by Kao family members.
Rebecca Bender Initiative
- Education
- Humanitarian
IDEA Space
- Education
Girls on the Run, Greater Kansas City
- Health & Medical
The Children’s Place
- Health & Medical
Folds of Honor – Kansas City
- Education
Harriman Jewell Series
- Culture & Arts
Power of Two
- Humanitarian
GEMS
- Humanitarian
The Midnight Mission
- Humanitarian
Lupita Project
- Health & Medical
Hawai’i Community Foundation
- Humanitarian
AnnieCannons
- Education
KidsTLC
- Health & Medical
United Hatzalah
- Humanitarian
Palestine Children’s Relief Fund
- Humanitarian
Giving the Basics
- Humanitarian
Foster Adopt Connect
- Education
High Aspirations
- Education
Heart of America Patriot Foundation
- Education
Women’s Employment Network
- Education
Piper School District
- Education
Missouri University of Science and Technology
- Education
Tzu Chi Foundation
- Humanitarian
World Central Kitchen: Ukraine
- Humanitarian
Black Farmer Fund
- Humanitarian
Kansas State College Advising Corps
- Education
UMKC Foundation
- Education
JCCC Foundation
- Education
The Underground Museum
- Culture & Arts
Nickerson Gardens Playground
- Humanitarian
National Taiwan University Academic Development Foundation
- Education
Frontline Foods
- Humanitarian
Flourish Furnishings
- Humanitarian
Kansas City Scholars
- Education
Reconciliation Services
- Humanitarian
JDRF Kansas City Chapter
- Health & Medical
Stormont Vail Foundation
- Health & Medical
Thorn
- Humanitarian
Saving Innocence
- Humanitarian
Gould Evans STEAM Studio
- Education
Center of Grace
- Humanitarian
Kao Family Education Foundation (Taiwan)
- Education
Operation Breakthrough
- Education
Cedars-Sinai Kao Autoimmunity Institute
- Health & Medical
Olathe Public Schools
- Education
Lupus LA
- Health & Medical
Children’s Mercy Hospital for Nick’s Voice
- Health & Medical
Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri
- Education
University of Texas at Arlington
- Education
Olathe Medical Center
- Health & Medical
Boys & Girls Clubs of Kansas City
- Education
Scleroderma Foundation
- Health & Medical
Kansas State University
- Education
Scleroderma Research Foundation
- Health & Medical
Garmin Excellence Scholarship Program
- Education
Memorial Sloan Kettering
- Health & Medical
University of Kansas
- Education
Kansas City Symphony
- Culture & Arts
Kansas City Ballet
- Culture & Arts
Garmin Electrical and Computer Engineering Scholarship Program
- Education
The University of Tennessee
- Education
United Way of Greater Kansas City
- Humanitarian