John Chung Foundation
John Chung Foundation is a private foundation, based in Irvine, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $6K.
John Chung Foundation at a glance
In short: John Chung Foundation gave $4K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $1,333
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,264,190
- +43.4% 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 John Chung Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pioneer Middle School ($3K across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John Chung Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out 13% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Middle School Tustin, CA | Education Program Support | $2,500 |
| Korean Investor Traders Associate Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Pioneer Middle School Tustin, CA | Education Program Support | $500 |
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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 | $1,264,190 | $311,223 | $61,303 | $4,000 | 3 | $55,653 | $5,573 | — |
| 2023 | $881,593 | $314,641 | $3,656 | — | — | $3,500 | $11,985 | $27,762 |
| 2022 | $509,867 | $306,622 | $8,295 | — | — | $7,833 | $402 | $10,686 |
| 2021 | $201,540 | $200,030 | $15 | — | — | — | — | $436 |
| 2020 | $1,525 | — | $1,000 | — | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John Chung Foundation is led by Yongduk Chung, CEO on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yongduk Chung
CEO
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 John Chung Foundation
How much does John Chung Foundation give each year?
John Chung Foundation gave $4K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is John Chung Foundation's typical grant size?
John Chung Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John Chung Foundation give grants?
John Chung Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tustin, CA (2 grants).
Does John Chung Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on John Chung Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is John Chung Foundation?
John Chung Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $311K.
What is John Chung Foundation's EIN?
John Chung Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0549620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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