Hwangbo Foundation
Hwangbo Foundation is a private foundation, based in La Palma, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $44K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3K.
Hwangbo Foundation at a glance
In short: Hwangbo Foundation gave $3K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,200
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,600
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,600
- Total assets
- $43,717
- -6.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Hwangbo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was KGBC ($2K). Together the top 2 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $3K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KGBC Anaheim, CA | 501 c 3 organization that provides charitable assistances to people in various needs. | $2,200 |
| Home on the Green Pastures Tustin, CA | 501 c 3 organization that rescues and provides housing and care for battered women and their children. | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,717 | — | $3,200 | $3,200 | 2 | $3,200 |
| 2023 | $46,917 | — | $3,083 | $2,000 | 2 | $2,000 |
| 2022 | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hwangbo Foundation is led by Steve Hwangbo, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steve Hwangbo
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Hwangbo
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Hwangbo (2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Hwangbo Foundation
How much does Hwangbo Foundation give each year?
Hwangbo Foundation gave $3K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 2 grants.
How large is Hwangbo Foundation?
Hwangbo Foundation reported $44K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hwangbo Foundation operate?
Hwangbo Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Hwangbo Foundation's EIN?
Hwangbo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1476590. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work Hwangbo Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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