The HAPA Foundation
The HAPA Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fullerton, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $274K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $133K.
The HAPA Foundation at a glance
In short: The HAPA Foundation gave $16K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,800
- +43.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,756
- +43.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $273,683
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The HAPA Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Synngman Rhee ($5K). Together the top 9 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The HAPA Foundation gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 136% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $16K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Synngman Rhee Los Angeles, CA | To educate high school students about the first president of South Korea. | $5,000 |
| Kyong Dong High Assoc South Gate, CA | To support high school alumni activities including annual conference. | $3,000 |
| Orange Mission Choir Fullerton, CA | To support the choir activities providing music to local community. | $2,000 |
| Fullerton Presbyterian Chourch Fullerton, CA | To support local missionary activites provided by the church. | $2,000 |
| Mugooghwa Choir Los Angeles, CA | To support the choir activities providing seasonal concerts to local community. | $2,000 |
| Joy Center for Disabled Fullerton, CA | To support the organization providing various services to disabled. | $500 |
| GBC Anaheim, CA | To support gospel broadcasting company. | $500 |
| Hanyong Kim Missionary Fullerton, CA | To support local missionary activites provided by the church. | $500 |
| Wounded Soliders Santa Ana, CA | To support local USO activities. | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $273,683 | $137,400 | $21,395 | $15,800 | 9 | $16,850 | $132,855 | $12,397 |
| 2023 | $261,509 | $-18,292 | $14,682 | $10,980 | 9 | $11,955 | — | $10,947 |
| 2022 | $265,971 | $-910 | $18,146 | $12,900 | 7 | $13,875 | $2,765 | — |
| 2021 | $294,454 | $60,830 | $19,769 | $10,000 | 5 | $11,475 | $47,442 | — |
| 2020 | $263,393 | $141,697 | $12,777 | $7,800 | 4 | — | $127,705 | $7,269 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The HAPA Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The HAPA Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chong S Kim
Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry Kim
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kye Hwan Kim
Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Kim
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 HAPA Foundation
How much does The HAPA Foundation give each year?
The HAPA Foundation gave $16K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 9 grants.
What is The HAPA Foundation's typical grant size?
The HAPA Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,756, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The HAPA Foundation give grants?
The HAPA Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fullerton, CA (4 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The HAPA Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The HAPA Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The HAPA Foundation's largest grantees?
The HAPA Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Synngman Rhee ($5,000), Kyong Dong High Assoc ($3,000) and Orange Mission Choir ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The HAPA Foundation?
The HAPA Foundation reported $274K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The HAPA Foundation's EIN?
The HAPA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7056729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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