KOREAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION
LOS ANGELES, CA · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
Mission
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.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds KOREAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION
$4M in foundation grants on record from 15 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $2M | 1 |
| Robin-Hwajin Yoon Kim Foundation | $587K | 4 |
| Scott and Christina Yang Foundation | $405K | 4 |
| California Community Foundation | $200K | 2 |
| Kang Dream Foundation | $160K | 2 |
| Koh Charitable Foundation | $110K | 1 |
| Young Geun & Young Sun Lee Foundation | $100K | 1 |
| J&S Song Foundation | $100K | 2 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $100K | 1 |
| Y S Shin Foundation | $75K | 3 |
Leadership
KEVIN KANG — INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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