The Choson Foundation
The Choson Foundation is a private foundation based in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants for charitable contributions and humanitarian relief, including payments to charitable organizations and individual recipients.
The Choson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Choson Foundation gave $61K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $61,049
- -53.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -29.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,775
- -34.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $6,600,545
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Choson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5903-B Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Phone: (770) 934-4321
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Choson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Hudgens Center for Art Learn ($6K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 76 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 7% to Florida, 5% to California, and 3% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Choson Foundation gives
- 27% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 73% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 60% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $61K (2025) to $228K (2022). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Hudgens Center for Art Learn Duluth, GA | Charitable Contributions | $6,349 |
| Connie Norman Lawrenceville, GA | Humanitarian Relief | $6,200 |
| Joan Palafox Peachtree Corners, GA | Humanitarian Relief | $5,500 |
| Kay Hwang Duluth, GA | Humanitarian Relief | $5,000 |
| Yoon-Sim Yang Suwanee, GA | Humanitarian Relief | $3,000 |
| Seesaw Communities Buena Park, CA | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| Pyongoh Pak Duluth, GA | Humanitarian Relief | $3,000 |
| Jung SIK Chang Suwanee, GA | Humanitarian Relief | $3,000 |
| Sun Ok OH Duluth, GA | Humanitarian Relief | $3,000 |
| Tim Logsdon Cumming, GA | Humanitarian Relief | $3,000 |
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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 | $6,600,545 | $421,626 | $141,129 | $61,049 | 22 | $92,049 | $235,075 | — |
| 2024 | $6,320,048 | $278,659 | $219,761 | $130,550 | 31 | $184,550 | $215,591 | — |
| 2023 | $6,261,149 | $840,346 | $134,401 | $80,500 | 10 | $105,000 | $188,014 | $176,275 |
| 2022 | $5,555,204 | $650,252 | $536,674 | $227,600 | 7 | $227,600 | $152,945 | $215,645 |
| 2021 | $5,441,626 | $719,184 | $144,723 | $106,500 | 6 | $106,500 | $138,556 | $188,746 |
| 2020 | $4,650,608 | $633,636 | $200,179 | $163,500 | 4 | — | $92,746 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 22 grants totaling $61,049. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $6,349, with a median of $3,000. The largest listed grant was $6,349 to The Hudgens Center for Art Learn in Duluth, Georgia, for charitable contributions. Other notable grants included $3,000 to Seesaw Communities in Buena Park, California, for a charitable contribution, and $6,200 to an individual recipient in Lawrenceville, Georgia, for humanitarian relief.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists UN H Cho as president.
The Choson Foundation is led by Un H. Cho, President on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Un H. Cho
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James J. Cho (2020–2022) — President
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 The Choson Foundation
How much does The Choson Foundation give each year?
The Choson Foundation gave $61K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $131K across 31 grants.
What is The Choson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Choson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,775, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Choson Foundation give grants?
The Choson Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Duluth, GA (6 grants), Lawrenceville, GA (2 grants), Peachtree Corners, GA (2 grants) and Suwanee, GA (2 grants).
Does The Choson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on The Choson Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian Relief" (20 grants).
Who are The Choson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Choson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Hudgens Center for Art Learn ($6,349), Connie Norman ($6,200) and Joan Palafox ($5,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Choson Foundation?
The Choson Foundation reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $422K.
How do I apply for a grant from The Choson Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Choson Foundation's EIN?
The Choson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6456333. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Choson Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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