JOO Family Dream Foundation
JOO Family Dream Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $468K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $19K.
JOO Family Dream Foundation at a glance
In short: JOO Family Dream Foundation gave $25K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- +108.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,333
- +177.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $468,030
- +3.3% 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 JOO Family Dream Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Homeboy Industries ($10K). Together the top 3 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $25K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Homeboy Industries Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Dosan Memorial Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $468,030 | $40,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | 3 | $25,000 | $18,754 |
| 2023 | $453,030 | $240,000 | $12,000 | $12,000 | 4 | $12,000 | $6,623 |
| 2022 | $225,030 | $240,030 | $15,000 | $15,000 | 3 | $15,000 | $30 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JOO Family Dream Foundation is led by Young Gi Joo, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Young Gi Joo
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Soon Ok Joo
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nara Ahn
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 JOO Family Dream Foundation
How much does JOO Family Dream Foundation give each year?
JOO Family Dream Foundation gave $25K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 4 grants.
What is JOO Family Dream Foundation's typical grant size?
JOO Family Dream Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JOO Family Dream Foundation give grants?
JOO Family Dream 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 Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does JOO Family Dream Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on JOO Family Dream Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).
How large is JOO Family Dream Foundation?
JOO Family Dream Foundation reported $468K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $40K.
What is JOO Family Dream Foundation?
JOO Family Dream Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $468K in total assets as of 2024.
What is JOO Family Dream Foundation's EIN?
JOO Family Dream Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3678072. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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