J&S Song Foundation
J&S Song Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $271K. Net investment income was $738K.
J&S Song Foundation at a glance
In short: J&S Song Foundation gave $271K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $54K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $271,000
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $54,200
- -22.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $7,311,334
- +17.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (63% 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 J&S Song Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Board ($101K). Together the top 5 received $271K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 9 grants of 18 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J&S Song Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $310K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $271K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Board New York, NY | Education Program | $101,000 |
| Haven University Garden Grove, CA | Scholarship Program | $100,000 |
| Korean American Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Education Program | $50,000 |
| Happy Village Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship Program | $10,000 |
| Zion Mountain Foundation Upland, CA | Scholarship Program | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,311,334 | $1,408,692 | $330,328 | $271,000 | 5 | $738,171 | — |
| 2024 | $6,232,970 | $1,457,812 | $256,182 | $210,750 | 3 | $55,597 | — |
| 2023 | $5,031,340 | $1,333,897 | $293,617 | $260,000 | 4 | — | — |
| 2022 | $3,991,060 | $234,132 | $338,663 | $310,000 | 3 | — | — |
| 2021 | $4,095,591 | $1,438,095 | $190,774 | $155,000 | 3 | $105,714 | $200,239 |
| 2020 | $2,848,270 | $1,013,814 | $72,757 | $50,000 | 2 | $290,542 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J&S Song Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sang Jun Song
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Song
Vice President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joo Hyun Shim
CFO
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 J&S Song Foundation
How much does J&S Song Foundation give each year?
J&S Song Foundation gave $271K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $211K across 3 grants.
What is J&S Song Foundation's typical grant size?
J&S Song Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $54,200, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J&S Song Foundation give grants?
J&S Song Foundation gives mostly in California: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (37%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does J&S Song Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on J&S Song Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Program" (3 grants).
Who are J&S Song Foundation's largest grantees?
J&S Song Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include United Board ($101,000), Haven University ($100,000) and Korean American Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J&S Song Foundation?
J&S Song Foundation reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is J&S Song Foundation's EIN?
J&S Song Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1646411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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