Lovej Foundation
Lovej Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chatsworth, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $227K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $37K. Net investment income was $23K.
Lovej Foundation at a glance
In short: Lovej Foundation gave $37K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,800
- +67.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,800
- +67.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $36,800
- Total assets
- $226,684
- -6.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (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 Lovej Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Valley United SDA Church ($37K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Lovej Foundation gives
- Giving grew 145% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $37K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valley United SDA Church Granada Hills, CA | Donation | $36,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $226,684 | $22,657 | $38,175 | $36,800 | 1 | $22,617 |
| 2024 | $242,202 | $432 | $27,020 | $22,000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $478,064 | $79 | $25,619 | $23,400 | 1 | $153,645 |
| 2022 | $349,959 | $1,266 | $16,082 | $15,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $388,776 | $35 | $36,032 | $35,000 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | $363,000 | $16,745 | $7,310 | $5,000 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | $502,990 | $1,607 | $26,803 | $20,000 | 2 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lovej Foundation is led by Jung Mu Ryu, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jung Mu Ryu
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Lovej Foundation
How much does Lovej Foundation give each year?
Lovej Foundation gave $37K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 1 grant.
How large is Lovej Foundation?
Lovej Foundation reported $227K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $23K.
Where does Lovej Foundation operate?
Lovej Foundation has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts.
What is Lovej Foundation's EIN?
Lovej Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5450528. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 2019 (received by the IRS July 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
Live grants for the work Lovej 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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