DSK3 Family Foundation
DSK3 Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Villa Park, California. Its 2024 filing reports 16 grants totaling $809,100, with grant purposes listed as operational support. Recipients included nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and foundations.
DSK3 Family Foundation at a glance
In short: DSK3 Family Foundation gave $809K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $51K), mostly in California. 63% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $809,100
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,569
- -17.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,500
- Total assets
- $2,641,725
- +2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (10 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to DSK3 Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9591 James Circle, Villa Park, CA 92861
Phone: (949) 955-2993
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who DSK3 Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Orange County Sherif's Association ($292K). Together the top 10 received $751K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 76 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in California received 55% of grant dollars and recipients in Louisiana received 30%. Smaller shares went to recipients in Texas (5%), New York (4%), and Colorado (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is DSK3 Family Foundation open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 16 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $48K; repeat grants $56K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $24K repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 87% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 623% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $434K (2021) to $863K (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $809K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County Sherif's Association Santa Ana, CA | Operational Support | $292,000 |
| Emeril Lagasse Foundation New Orleans, LA | Operational Support | $240,000 |
| Oneoc Santa Ana, CA | Operational Support | $40,000 |
| Orange County School of the Arts Ocsa Santa Ana, CA | Operational Support | $40,000 |
| I Have a Dream Foundation New York, NY | Operational Support | $30,000 |
| Illumination Foundation Orange, CA | Operational Support | $30,000 |
| Mission Alive Dallas, TX | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| La Police Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Operational Support | $21,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | Operational Support | $18,000 |
| Marine Raiders Foundation Fishers, IN | Operational Support | $15,000 |
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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 | $2,641,725 | $907,920 | $847,916 | $809,100 | 16 | $810,975 | — | $130,118 |
| 2023 | $2,579,846 | $880,128 | $909,444 | $862,834 | 14 | $866,834 | — | $127,562 |
| 2022 | $2,609,662 | $772,298 | $676,179 | $637,635 | 15 | $639,783 | — | $128,516 |
| 2021 | $2,519,723 | $691,518 | $476,187 | $433,500 | 14 | $435,904 | $34,126 | $122,833 |
| 2020 | $2,305,892 | $669,166 | $670,318 | $649,185 | 17 | — | $48,394 | $112,905 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DSK3 Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $130K 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 own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees represent varied activities. For example, ONEOC says its mission is to accelerate nonprofit success through volunteer, training, consulting, and business services. Mission Alive says it equips leaders to develop communities of faith focused on transforming marginalized communities. Other supported organizations describe work in education, care for orphans and widows, and advocacy and support for crime victims and survivors.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $809,100. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $292,000, with a median of $19,500. The largest grants were $292,000 to Orange County Sheriff's Association and $240,000 to Emeril Lagasse Foundation, both for operational support. Other notable grants included $40,000 each to ONEOC and Orange County School of the Arts, $30,000 each to I Have a Dream Foundation and Illumination Foundation, and $25,000 to Mission Alive.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David S Kim as president and Shelly Anderson Kim as secretary/treasurer.
DSK3 Family Foundation is led by David S. Kim, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David S. Kim
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Anderson Kim
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Cameron Kim (2020) — Director
- Former: Dylan Kim (2020) — Director
- Former: Matthew Kim (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 DSK3 Family Foundation
How much does DSK3 Family Foundation give each year?
DSK3 Family Foundation gave $809K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $863K across 14 grants.
What is DSK3 Family Foundation's typical grant size?
DSK3 Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $19,500, and its average grant was $50,569, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from DSK3 Family Foundation that year got $48K on average.
Where does DSK3 Family Foundation give grants?
DSK3 Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Louisiana (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Ana, CA (3 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does DSK3 Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of DSK3 Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are DSK3 Family Foundation's largest grantees?
DSK3 Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Orange County Sherif's Association ($292,000), Emeril Lagasse Foundation ($240,000) and Oneoc ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is DSK3 Family Foundation?
DSK3 Family Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $811K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does DSK3 Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees represent varied activities. For example, ONEOC says its mission is to accelerate nonprofit success through volunteer, training, consulting, and business services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from DSK3 Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is DSK3 Family Foundation's EIN?
DSK3 Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3645520. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does DSK3 Family Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). DSK3 Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dsk3-family-foundation-morg_f46ed69edc734ef19ad83b0484c3c648
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