Pava World
Pava World is a Los Angeles, California–based public charity formed in 2001. It is a volunteer organization serving Southern California communities, with a focus on environmental cleanups, community service, and youth education and leadership.
Pava World at a glance
In short: Pava World gave $17K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $1K). 67% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,200
- +46.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,433
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $210,259
- +32.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (8 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pava World
- Contact
Mailing address: 3470 Wilshire Blvd Apt 612, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone: (814) 224-8015
Website: https://pavaworld.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 Pava World
Who Pava World funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kafla ($3K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Pava World describes its community service as centered in Southern California, with volunteers organized by region from Valencia to San Diego. The scholarship program lists California as its geographic scope. The 2025 grant information does not identify recipient states.
Is Pava World open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 12 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $17K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kafla | — | $3,000 |
| Amigos De Los Rios | — | $2,500 |
| Simc | — | $2,000 |
| Kaccla | — | $2,000 |
| Korean Festival Foundation | — | $2,000 |
| Kadc | — | $2,000 |
| Ukarf | — | $1,000 |
| Aokausa | — | $1,000 |
| Ark of Noah Church | — | $1,000 |
| LA Police Department | — | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $210,259 | $377,808 | $326,308 | $17,200 | 12 |
| 2024 | $158,759 | $323,485 | $302,351 | $11,740 | 8 |
| 2023 | $137,625 | $289,712 | $266,783 | $12,000 | 9 |
| 2022 | $114,696 | $249,469 | $226,482 | $11,000 | 9 |
| 2021 | $91,709 | $167,864 | $149,119 | $11,000 | 9 |
| 2020 | $72,964 | $81,858 | $101,872 | $4,800 | 4 |
| 2019 | $92,978 | $189,469 | $175,503 | $10,200 | 8 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Pava World states that working together on projects to preserve and cleanse the Earth can narrow gaps between communities and help them better understand one another. Its website identifies three areas of focus: preserving the environment, expanding volunteerism in communities, and cultivating young people as future leaders.
Its environmental activities include city, park, coastal, and river cleanups, as well as tree planting. The website also describes community events and education activities. The 2025 filing lists grants to organizations including KAFLA, Amigos De Los Rios, SIMC, KACCLA, Korean Festival Foundation, and KADC; the available information does not specify their missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Pava World reported 12 grants totaling $17,200. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $3,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest listed grants were $3,000 to KAFLA; $2,500 to Amigos De Los Rios; and $2,000 each to SIMC, KACCLA, Korean Festival Foundation, and KADC. Other listed recipients were UKARF and Aokausa ($1,000 each), Ark of Noah Church ($1,000), LA Police Department ($300), LA Senior Citizens Asso ($200), and Dunwood Nature Center ($200).
Pava World also offers the Wonsik Myung Scholarship for students involved with Pava World. The scholarship program was established in 2016, and its 2024 application materials specified active Pava World involvement, demonstrated community service and leadership, attendance at specified events, and good academic standing. That application cycle had a September 30, 2024 deadline and is past. Award amounts may vary by student.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Won Sik Myung as president and Kris Park as vice president. Directors listed are Ku Hyon Shin, Chris Um, Alex Y Woo, Kay Kim, Lynda Chung, Steve Kim, John Oh, and Grace Kang.
Pava World is led by Won Sik Myung, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Won Sik Myung
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Y. Woo
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Um
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Oh
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kay Kim
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ku Hyon Shin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynda Chung
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Kim
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grace Kang
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sang Seok Suh
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanley Cha
CFO
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kris Park
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Devorah Kim (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Richard Lee (2019–2022) — Director
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 Pava World
How much does Pava World give each year?
Pava World gave $17K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $12K across 8 grants.
What is Pava World's typical grant size?
Pava World's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,433, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pava World that year got $1K on average.
Who are Pava World's largest grantees?
Pava World's largest 2025 grantees include Kafla ($3,000), Amigos De Los Rios ($2,500) and Simc ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pava World?
Pava World reported $210K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $378K.
What does Pava World fund?
Pava World states that working together on projects to preserve and cleanse the Earth can narrow gaps between communities and help them better understand one another. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pava World?
Pava World has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check pavaworld.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Pava World make grants?
Pava World describes its community service as centered in Southern California, with volunteers organized by region from Valencia to San Diego. The scholarship program lists California as its geographic scope. The 2025 grant information does not identify recipient states.
What is Pava World's EIN?
Pava World's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4858724. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 21, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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