The James and Debbie Cho Foundation
The James and Debbie Cho Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $8K.
The James and Debbie Cho Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,047,332
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $14,262
- +631.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $8,057
- +34.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $34,102
- -49.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The James and Debbie Cho Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
How The James and Debbie Cho Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+17%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 73% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $45K (2022). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California USC Los Angeles, CA | Educational | $25,000 |
| St Martin of Tours Catholic Church Los Angeles, CA | Religious Services | $6,100 |
| Yong San Alumni Association SC Culver City, CA | Educational | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,047,332 | $14,262 | $34,102 | — | — | — | $8,057 | $58,038 |
| 2023 | $1,102,272 | $1,950 | $67,986 | $35,100 | 3 | $35,100 | $5,986 | $48,114 |
| 2022 | $1,155,708 | $-16,943 | $58,696 | $45,000 | 1 | $45,000 | $2,859 | $52,137 |
| 2021 | $1,183,307 | $161,054 | $26,510 | $4,450 | 2 | $11,108 | $135,951 | $66,047 |
| 2020 | $1,043,606 | $207,663 | $50,065 | $30,000 | 1 | — | $195,957 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James and Debbie Cho Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James and Debbie Cho Foundation is led by Kyung Ku Cho, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kyung Ku Cho
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Mihei Cho
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 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 James and Debbie Cho Foundation
How large is The James and Debbie Cho Foundation?
The James and Debbie Cho Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $14K.
Where does The James and Debbie Cho Foundation operate?
The James and Debbie Cho Foundation has awarded grants in California.
How much is The James and Debbie Cho Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The James and Debbie Cho Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The James and Debbie Cho Foundation's EIN?
The James and Debbie Cho Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0444040. 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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