About The Foundation

Mission
The mission of the Foundation is to foster the Tan Kah Kee spirit in entrepreneurship and dedication to education.

Background

1961

Mr. Tan Kah Kee, a well-known philanthropist and an outstanding Chinese leader in Southeast Asia, passed away in Beijing on 12 Aug 1961.

The Singapore Hokien Huay Kuan, together with 50 other Chinese associations, urged the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry to hold a memorial service for Mr. Tan Kah Kee in view of his invaluable contribution in the promotion of entrepreneurship, social reforms, cultural and educational developments.

The memorial service was held on 10 September 1961. More than 5,000 representatives from over 280 associations and clans came to pay their respects. During the event, the Tan Kah Kee Scholarship Fund was established, with the aim of keeping the Tan Kah Kee's spirit of education alive. A total of S$100,000 was raised among the participants.

1968

Students from the old Nanyang University (Nantah) were beneficiaries of the Tan Kah Kee Scholarship Trust Fund

In April 1968, the Tan Kah Kee Scholarship Fund officially became the Tan Kah Kee Scholarship Trust Fund, offering scholarships for the higher learning institutions. The Trust Fund could only offer a limited number of scholarships due to its small capital.

1982

Tan Kah Kee Foundation was formed in 1982

In February 1982, Tan Kah Kee Foundation was set up when it was granted Institution of Public Character status by the government, and allowed to raise an endowment fund of S$8 million.

The mission of the Foundation is to carry on the charity works of Tan Kah Kee, and foster the Tan Kah Kee spirit in entrepreneurship and dedication to education.

2002

Exhibition at SCCCI — Exhibition on the Life Story of Tan Kah Kee at SCCCI

In commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of Tan Kah Kee Foundation, a series of celebratory activities were lined up from 5 to 14 Sep 2002. These activities aimed to promote and further the Foundation's influence on our society, and raise funds for the Foundation. The Foundation would go on to use the funds to organise more events, so as to help foster the Tan Kah Kee spirit in entrepreneurship and education in the new century.

2008

Tan Kah Kee Foundation signed a 50-year joint venture agreement with the Ee Hoe Hean Club, committing to pay the club S$1 million for 50 years' use of the entire ground floor of the re-constructed Ee Hoe Hean building.

The Foundation would later go on to set up Pioneers' Memorial Hall at the premise.

Today

Through these years, the Foundation has been actively engaged in the promotion of education and culture. Its major activities include:

Today, its influence has extended beyond the Chinese Community in Singapore. The Foundation has begun to reach out to the region, with partnerships in Malaysia and China.

Biography of Tan Kah Kee

Management Committee

Honorary Advisors	Yang Chen Ning (Prof) Lee Yuan Tseh (Prof) Wang Gungwu(Prof) Tan Keong Choon (1982 - 2015)
Honorary Chairman	Wee Cho Yaw (Mr) Ho Kiau Seng (Mr)
Chairman	Phua Kok Khoo (Prof)
Vice Chairman	Tay Beng Chuan (Mr) Hew Choy Sin (Prof)
Honorary Secretary	Low Hwee Boon (Dr)
Deputy Honorary Secretary	Kwek Leong Chuan (Prof)
Treasurer	Leck Kim Koon (Mr)
Deputy Treasurer	Lim Hock (Prof)
Com Members	Chen Kang(Prof) Chua Seng Chong (Mr) Goi Seng Hui (Mr) Lim Chin Joo (Mr) Lim Yeow Khee (Mr) Ong Choon Nam (Prof) Tan Keng Leck (Mr) Tan Kheng Boon Eugene (A/Prof) Tan Koon Poh Danny (Mr) Tan Peoy Gee Peggy (Ms) Ung Gim Sei (Mr)

Career / Internship Opportunities

Intern

Job Requirements:

Good command in English is essential
Enthusiastic towards educational & cultural activities
Good organizing ability and communication skills
Able to handle both English & Mandarin speaking clients/ members

Interested candidates for any positions are invited to send in a comprehensive and detailed career profile, stating current and expected remuneration, earliest available date and email directly to shirley@tkkfoundation.org.sg

We apologise that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Financial Information

Tan Kah Kee Foundation is committed to proper, thoughtful management of funds. Annual audits are conducted, and financial information is made public.

View / Download our financial statements:

Donations

If you wish to make a donation to the Foundation, you may directly make a bank transfer to: OCBC 501-080360-001

For overseas donations, please use the following information for SWIFT payments:

Beneficiary Name	Tan Kah Kee Foundation
A/C No.	501-080360-001
Swift Code	OCBCSGSG
Bank Address	65 Chulia Street, OCBC Centre, Singapore 049513

You may also write a crossed cheque to: Tan Kah Kee Foundation. Please mail / courier your cheque to:

Tan Kah Kee Foundation
Level 1
43 Bukit Pasoh Road
Singapore 089856

Please drop us a note after you have done so. A receipt will be issued to you. For bank transfers, please include the transaction number.

We thank you in advance for your kind contribution towards furthering the Tan Kah Kee spirit of education.