Eecsoo Foundation
Eecsoo Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $418K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $16K.
Eecsoo Foundation at a glance
In short: Eecsoo Foundation gave $35K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,150
- +20.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,021
- -13.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,122
- Total assets
- $417,952
- -5.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Eecsoo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fostering Stray Cats ($19K). Together the top 7 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Eecsoo Foundation gives
- Giving grew 74% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $35K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fostering Stray Cats | Cat Food/Equipment Donation | $19,159 |
| Bluepearl Pet Hospital Studio City, CA | Donation | $4,586 |
| Metropolitan Animal Specialty Hospi Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $3,283 |
| Oakland Animal Services Oakland, CA | Donation | $3,122 |
| Colorado State University Foundatio Fort Collins, CO | Donation | $2,000 |
| Uc Davis Davis, CA | Donation | $2,000 |
| SPCALA Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $417,952 | $17,006 | $42,490 | $35,150 | 7 | $35,150 | $15,856 |
| 2024 | $440,984 | $21,468 | $36,062 | $29,066 | 5 | $29,066 | $21,468 |
| 2023 | $455,414 | $128,471 | $19,563 | $14,525 | 4 | $14,525 | $9,673 |
| 2022 | $346,448 | $-31,159 | $24,948 | $20,250 | 4 | $24,848 | $7,885 |
| 2021 | $402,513 | $402,527 | $48 | — | — | $2,000 | $2,476 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eecsoo Foundation is led by Jisoo Kim, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jisoo Kim
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Eecsoo Foundation
How much does Eecsoo Foundation give each year?
Eecsoo Foundation gave $35K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $29K across 5 grants.
What is Eecsoo Foundation's typical grant size?
Eecsoo Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,122, and its average grant was $5,021, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Eecsoo Foundation give grants?
Eecsoo Foundation's top state is California, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Eecsoo Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Eecsoo Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (6 grants).
Who are Eecsoo Foundation's largest grantees?
Eecsoo Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fostering Stray Cats ($19,159), Bluepearl Pet Hospital ($4,586) and Metropolitan Animal Specialty Hospi ($3,283), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eecsoo Foundation?
Eecsoo Foundation reported $418K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $17K.
What is Eecsoo Foundation?
Eecsoo Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $418K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Eecsoo Foundation's EIN?
Eecsoo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2953428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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