Uhl & Kk Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing general support to a variety of nonprofit entities. Its mission appears to focus on enhancing arts and culture, education, community development, and cultural heritage, as evidenced by its funding to organizations like the Pacific Symphony, universities, and community foundations. The foundation supports diverse causes that serve various populations, including those related to the Asian American community and broader human services. Overall, it demonstrates a commitment to fostering cultural and educational initiatives, primarily within California.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize charities (often California-based) working in arts/culture, education, or Asian/Pacific Islander community services seeking general operating support and visibility through local networks.
Good Fit
- • Located in California or serving California communities
- • Programs in arts, culture, education, or Asian/Pacific Islander community support
- • Asking for general operating or unrestricted support
- • Established local credibility or relationships with past grantees/intermediaries
- • Request size aligned with past grants (typically under $25,000)
Geography
Observed grants span four states in the latest year but are substantially concentrated in California, which received about two-thirds of dollars and roughly three-quarters of grant count.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a wide set of independent recipients (27 distinct grantees in the latest year) and regularly supports many different organizations across the three-year record, even though a handful of recipients capture a large share of dollars.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows many new grantees (16 new in the latest year and high new-recipient rates in prior years), but the foundation states grants are by preselection only and offers no public website or clear submission route, so unfamiliar organizations are unlikely to be able to apply directly without nomination or introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
