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The Tsao Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in California, Illinois, and New York, having disbursed a total of $5.1 million across 42 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CHOC FOUNDATION
$3.3M
17%

PURPOSE OF RECOVERY INC
$2.3M
12%
Illinois Institute of Technology
$2.1M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$37.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$70.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TSAO FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. TSAO FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TSAO FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
TSAO FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Illinois, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are TSAO FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TSAO FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $38 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TSAO FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, TSAO FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $5.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TSAO FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, TSAO FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CHOC FOUNDATION, PURPOSE OF RECOVERY INC, and Illinois Institute of Technology. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TSAO FAMILY FOUNDATION?
TSAO FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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