The D.K. Kim Foundation is a private foundation based in Ontario, California, with an additional office in Torrance, California. Established in 2003 and tax-exempt since November 2003, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization classified under the category of Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+11.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$488K
-76.0% YoY
Grant Count
9
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$54K
-78.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The D.K. Kim Foundation's mission centers on equipping leaders with the tools and strategies to drive social good through three core commitments: planting hope, promoting education, and empowering individuals.
The foundation's primary focus areas include:
- Education and Leadership Development: Funding higher education initiatives, faculty positions, and student scholarships
- Social Entrepreneurship: Supporting programs that train leaders in business approaches to social problems
- Regulatory Science: Advancing education in international regulatory processes and global health outcomes
- Philanthropy and Grantmaking: Supporting various philanthropic causes through endowed partnerships
Grantmaking
The foundation made significant grants in 2023:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates with a primary U.S. focus, particularly in California, with partnerships at major universities including UC Berkeley and the University of Southern California. The foundation also maintains an office in Seoul, Korea, indicating international engagement through The D.K. Kim Korea Foundation.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data
- Total Revenue: $936,012
- Total Expenses: $915,855
- Net Income: $20,157
- Total Assets: $1.29 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
2023 Financial Data
- Total Revenues: $1,440,180
- Total Expenses: $2,429,709
- Total Assets: $1,160,957
Staffing
The foundation operates with 2 employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,290,462 | $1,160,957 | $2,071,989 |
| Revenue | $936,012 | $1,440,180 | $1,907,095 |
| Expenses | $915,855 | $2,429,709 | $1,717,093 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $545,432 | $2,084,632 | $1,575,760 |
| Net Investment Income | $19,429 | $68,041 | $42,035 |
| Distributable Amount | $59,285 | $77,585 | $103,754 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONG KOO KIM | PRESIDENT ,CEO | 15 | — |
| BRYSON ISHII | CFO, SECRETARY | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in expanding its educational partnerships and scholarship programs. Recent initiatives include partnerships with Loyola Marymount University to bring Korean students to the institution, and ongoing support for international student scholarships through partnerships with educational institutions in both the United States and Korea.
DB Kim Jun Ki Cultural Foundation Awards 1.6 Billion Won in ScholarshipsContact Information
U.S. Office
- The D.K. Kim Foundation
- 21250 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite #730
- Torrance, CA 90503
- Phone: (424) 781-9831
- Fax: (424) 781-9846
Korea Office
- The D.K. Kim Korea Foundation
- 711 Ho LG Twintel
- Samseong-ro 96-gil 6
- Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea 06 167
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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