Korum for Kids Foundation
Korum For Kids Foundation is a private foundation based in Puyallup, Washington. It supports organizations and causes that improve the quality of life for children, families, and communities, primarily in the South Puget Sound area.
Korum for Kids Foundation at a glance
In short: Korum for Kids Foundation gave $1.9M across 87 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Washington. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,868,668
- +43.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 87
- +22.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,479
- +17.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $33,223,230
- +20.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (33 of 86, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Washington (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Korum for Kids Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). Applicants submit the LOI form; after review, the foundation emails applicants about next steps, which may include a grant request. The website says decisions are generally made within 60–90 days. The foundation considers organizations qualifying as tax-exempt under Section 501 of the IRS code, excluding private foundations; its filing also lists academic scholarships and other charitable entities among award restrictions. Special consideration goes to programs benefiting children, youth, and families. Grants are generally limited to no more than 10% of an organization’s total operating revenue, and organizations must control and use funds as requested and evaluate and report on program effectiveness. Only one grant may be made to a project in a given year, though an organization may apply for more than one project.
- Review Cycle
- None, according to the foundation’s filing.
- Deadline
- None, according to the foundation’s filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Sophia Hall
Mailing address: PO Box 538, Puyallup, WA 98371-0173
Phone: (253) 355-5882
Email: sophia@korum.com
Website: https://korumforkids.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Korum for Kids Foundation
Who Korum for Kids Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mary Bridge Children's Foundation ($415K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
327 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 298 grants of 327 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it primarily supports organizations and causes in the South Puget Sound area and does not generally give to organizations outside the 253 area code. Its 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Washington recipients (95%), with 3% to Minnesota and 1% to Missouri; California and Texas each accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 87 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Korum for Kids Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 33 of 86 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 139% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $931K (2020) to $1.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 87 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Bridge Children's Foundation Tacoma, WA | Contribution for oncology unit and beads of courage program | $415,000 |
| YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties Tacoma, WA | New Teen Center at Pearl Street YMCA Support | $265,000 |
| Children's Museum of Tacoma Tacoma, WA | Contribution for Water Playscape Refresh | $100,000 |
| Faith International University Tacoma, WA | Scholarships for Students | $100,000 |
| Multicultural Child & Family Hope Center Tacoma, WA | Cora Whitley Family Center Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| Step by Step Milton, WA | Early Childhood Center, Program Support | $100,000 |
| The Rescue Mission Tacoma, WA | 15 Passenger Van to Transport Children & Families | $75,000 |
| Fusion Federal Way, WA | Contribution to Emergency Shelter | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Tacoma, WA | Building Hope Campaign | $50,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Center City, MN | National Children's Program | $50,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,223,230 | $4,827,484 | $2,063,098 | $1,868,668 | 87 | $1,960,328 | $1,953,548 | $1,412,284 |
| 2024 | $27,608,382 | $2,853,694 | $1,450,519 | $1,300,741 | 71 | $1,369,915 | $1,187,737 | $1,263,372 |
| 2023 | $25,053,626 | $1,546,500 | $1,401,821 | $1,257,719 | 56 | $1,340,312 | $596,461 | $1,129,564 |
| 2022 | $22,150,123 | $1,276,424 | $1,237,572 | $1,073,260 | 53 | $1,163,420 | $724,492 | $1,142,476 |
| 2021 | $27,274,329 | $2,927,399 | $1,104,779 | $967,593 | 60 | $1,049,283 | $854,911 | $1,254,496 |
| 2020 | $23,824,431 | $4,068,306 | $1,053,421 | $931,009 | 54 | — | $323,038 | $901,732 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Korum for Kids Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated aim is to improve quality of life for children, families, and communities. Its funding priorities include support for people affected by disabilities, illness, or disease; early learning, parental education, and youth sports; expanded learning in arts, culture, civic engagement, STEM, and environmental education; community social services, particularly those serving youth; and mental health, suicide prevention, and drug prevention and awareness. The foundation says its values align with Christianity and conservative thinking.
Its 2025 grants illustrate several of these areas. Mary Bridge Children’s Foundation received $415,000 for an oncology unit and the Beads of Courage program; the foundation describes Mary Bridge’s mission as “partnering for healing and a healthy future through philanthropy.” Step by Step received $100,000 for an early childhood center and program support; Step by Step describes its work as supporting young unwed mothers ages 12–24. Other examples include $75,000 to The Rescue Mission for a van to transport children and families, and $35,000 to TEARS Foundation for bereavement care for families who lost a child. The Rescue Mission describes its mission as sharing God’s love, hope, and support with neighbors in need, while TEARS Foundation says it provides emotional support and funeral-expense assistance to bereaved parents.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 87 grants totaling $1,868,668 in 2025. Grant amounts ranged from $14 to $415,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Other notable 2025 awards included $265,000 to YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties for a new teen center at Pearl Street YMCA; $100,000 each to Children’s Museum of Tacoma for a waterscape refresh, Faith International University for student scholarships, Multicultural Child & Family Hope Center for its Cora Whitley Family Center capital campaign, and Step by Step for an early childhood center and program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jerry Korum as trustee, Sophia Hall as trustee-manager, John Hall as trustee, and Sonja Campbell as trustee.
Korum for Kids Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sophia Hall
Trustee - Manager
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$67K (2023) → $83K (2025)
Jerry Korum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonja Campbell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $83K, to Sophia Hall (Trustee - Manager).
Frequently asked questions about Korum for Kids Foundation
How much does Korum for Kids Foundation give each year?
Korum for Kids Foundation gave $1.9M across 87 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 71 grants.
What is Korum for Kids Foundation's typical grant size?
Korum for Kids Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $21,479, across 87 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Korum for Kids Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Korum for Kids Foundation give grants?
Korum for Kids Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tacoma, WA (32 grants), Puyallup, WA (10 grants), Federal Way, WA (5 grants) and Seattle, WA (5 grants).
Does Korum for Kids Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Korum for Kids Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 87) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Korum for Kids Foundation's largest grantees?
Korum for Kids Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mary Bridge Children's Foundation ($415,000), YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties ($265,000) and Children's Museum of Tacoma ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Korum for Kids Foundation?
Korum for Kids Foundation reported $33.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Korum for Kids Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to improve quality of life for children, families, and communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Korum for Kids Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Korum for Kids Foundation's EIN?
Korum for Kids Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6528752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Korum for Kids Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 March 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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