Kwaksangro Charity Foundation
Kwaksangro Charity Foundation is a private foundation, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $108K.
Kwaksangro Charity Foundation at a glance
In short: Kwaksangro Charity Foundation gave $108K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $54K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $107,500
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $53,750
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $53,750
- Total assets
- $2,031,025
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% 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 Kwaksangro Charity Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christ United Methodist Church ($88K). Together the top 2 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 12 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kwaksangro Charity Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2729% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $137K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ United Methodist Church Honolulu, HI | Helping churchs various projects including missionaries repair of church building helping churchs Korean language school to keep the costs low for students. Support churchs senior academy operation. Support mission trip to Kenya to develop well and water system and to help various local churches and schools in Kenya. Also support mission trip to Mongolia to support various local churches in Mongolia. | $87,500 |
| Partners In Development Foundation Honolulu, HI | Program in the areas of education economic development and community health for the residents of Hawaii. | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,031,025 | $21,833 | $107,670 | $107,500 | 2 | $97,500 | — |
| 2024 | $2,116,862 | $44,337 | $110,000 | $110,000 | 2 | $110,000 | — |
| 2023 | $2,182,525 | — | $137,195 | $137,000 | 4 | $137,000 | $110,219 |
| 2022 | $2,319,720 | $2,315,534 | $3,803 | $3,800 | 2 | $3,800 | — |
| 2021 | $7,989 | $20,000 | $12,011 | $12,000 | 2 | $12,000 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kwaksangro Charity Foundation is led by Sang Ro Kwak, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sang Ro Kwak
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sun Hee Kwak
V.p
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Young Shin Kwak
Tr Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 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 Kwaksangro Charity Foundation
How much does Kwaksangro Charity Foundation give each year?
Kwaksangro Charity Foundation gave $108K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $110K across 2 grants.
How large is Kwaksangro Charity Foundation?
Kwaksangro Charity Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $22K.
Where does Kwaksangro Charity Foundation operate?
Kwaksangro Charity Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Kwaksangro Charity Foundation's EIN?
Kwaksangro Charity Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2998625. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Kwaksangro Charity 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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