DK Kim Foundation Inc
DK Kim Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Ontario, California. It supports organizations, projects, and educational institutions, with a stated aim of equipping leaders with tools and strategies to drive social good.
DK Kim Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: DK Kim Foundation Inc gave $488K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $54K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $488,379
- -76.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,264
- -78.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,290,462
- +11.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to DK Kim Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5300 East Concours Street, Ontario, CA 91764-5399
Phone: (909) 481-0227
Website: https://www.dkkimfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who DK Kim Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was DK Kim Korea Foundation ($160K). Together the top 9 received $488K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 53 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 32% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 10% to Illinois, and 2% to Virginia; the recipient state is unspecified for 55%. The listed grants include recipients in California, Illinois, and Virginia, as well as the D.K. Kim Korea Foundation and a foundation based outside the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How DK Kim Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 920% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $482K (2021) to $2.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $488K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DK Kim Korea Foundation | To Support Various Philanthropy Causes | $160,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | To Support Various Philanthropy Causes | $136,288 |
| Fundacion Centro De Excelencia En Sistemas De Innovacion | To Support Various Philanthropy Causes | $110,227 |
| Concordia University - Chicago River Forest, IL | To Support Various Philanthropy Causes | $50,000 |
| Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | To Support Educational Purposes | $10,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Berkeley, CA | To Support Various Philanthropy Causes | $10,000 |
| Palos Verdes Penisula Rotary Rolling Hills Estates, CA | To Support Educational Purposes | $9,500 |
| First Tee Loss Angeles Los Angeles, CA | To Support Various Philanthropy Causes | $1,364 |
| Westchester Rotary Club Los Angeles, CA | To Support Various Philanthropy Causes | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,290,462 | $936,012 | $915,855 | $488,379 | 9 | $545,432 | $19,429 | $59,285 |
| 2023 | $1,160,957 | $1,440,180 | $2,429,709 | $2,037,875 | 8 | $2,084,632 | $68,041 | $77,585 |
| 2022 | $2,071,989 | $1,907,095 | $1,717,093 | $1,558,625 | 8 | $1,575,760 | $42,035 | $103,754 |
| 2021 | $2,192,126 | $743,061 | $526,946 | $482,046 | 10 | $482,046 | $187,161 | $102,104 |
| 2020 | $2,059,882 | $1,067,155 | $892,400 | $873,226 | 18 | — | $97,481 | $103,780 |
| 2019 | $2,209,546 | $732,614 | $692,722 | $668,316 | 10 | — | $48,208 | $101,226 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DK Kim Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to equip leaders with tools and strategies to drive social good. Its website also describes the Kim Integrated Health Management Initiative, which aims to mitigate the social effects of rare and orphan diseases on patients, families, and caregivers. The initiative identifies four areas of work: health and well-being; infrastructure and housing; communication and education; and solidarity, economy, and sustainability.
The 2024 grants included universities, educational and leadership organizations, a rotary foundation, and other philanthropic organizations. For example, Concordia University Chicago describes its mission as providing liberal arts and professional education grounded in the teachings of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. The Leadership Institute says it educates people for participation in government, politics, and media. The Palos Verdes Peninsula Rotary Foundation says it provides philanthropic support for community organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 9 grants totaling $488,379. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $160,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants were $160,000 to the D.K. Kim Korea Foundation, $136,288 to Loyola Marymount University, and $110,227 to Fundación Centro de Excelencia en Sistemas de Innovación. Each was designated to support various philanthropy causes. Other reported grants included $50,000 to Concordia University Chicago for various philanthropy causes and $10,000 to the Leadership Institute for educational purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dong Koo Kim as president and CEO, and Bryson Ishii as CFO and secretary.
DK Kim Foundation Inc is led by Dong Koo Kim, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dong Koo Kim
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryson Ishii
CFO & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Brent Jeon (2019) — Director
- Former: Maria Hon (2019) — Secretary & CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about DK Kim Foundation Inc
How much does DK Kim Foundation Inc give each year?
DK Kim Foundation Inc gave $488K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 8 grants.
What is DK Kim Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
DK Kim Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $54,264, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does DK Kim Foundation Inc give grants?
DK Kim Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Illinois (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does DK Kim Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on DK Kim Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Various Philanthropy Causes" (7 grants).
Who are DK Kim Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
DK Kim Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include DK Kim Korea Foundation ($160,000), Loyola Marymount University ($136,288) and Fundacion Centro De Excelencia En Sistemas De Innovacion ($110,227), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is DK Kim Foundation Inc?
DK Kim Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $545K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does DK Kim Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to equip leaders with tools and strategies to drive social good. Its website also describes the Kim Integrated Health Management Initiative, which aims to mitigate the social effects of rare and orphan diseases on patients, families, and caregivers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from DK Kim Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is DK Kim Foundation Inc's EIN?
DK Kim Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1059702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does DK Kim Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 3, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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