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KOREAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION

KOREAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION

Los Angeles, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
83-2513160
Regional Funder
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KOREAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION

Los Angeles, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
83-2513160
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2018

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

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The Korean American Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in California and New York, having distributed a total of $300.5K across 13 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to help strengthen communities, with a particular focus on the Korean American community, and build a brighter future for all residents of Southern California (the "Community"), by (i) seeking to improve life for all residents, especially those who are most vulnerable; (ii) promoting philanthropy and acting as an effective steward of charitable funds; and (iii) collaborating with community based organizations to build their capacity to increase their effectiveness and ensure their sustainability.
Total Funding Given

$300.5K

2024
Grantees funded
13
Multi-year grantees
38%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

12

Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
J
John Lim
Board Member
J
Jerry Kang
Board Member
D
David Lee
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KOREAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION?
No. KOREAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KOREAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION give?
KOREAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California 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 KOREAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KOREAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KOREAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, KOREAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $300 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KOREAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, KOREAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, ABILITYFIRST, and KOREAN AMERICAN SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KOREAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION?
KOREAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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