The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation
The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation is a private foundation based in Oakland, California. Its grantmaking includes support for organizations and scholarships; its 2024 filing lists 51 grants totaling $288,720.
The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation gave $289K across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $288,720
- +13.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- +24.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,661
- -9.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $5,222,748
- -1.4% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1803 Third Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
Phone: (510) 410-7736
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Heritage of Korean Independence ($110K). Together the top 10 received $181K.
Organizations only. It also paid 37 grants to individuals ($106,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 110 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $183K (2021) to $327K (2022). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $289K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage of Korean Independence Oakland, CA | General Operations | $110,000 |
| CSU East Bay Hayward, CA | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Silicon Valley Korean American Federation San Jose, CA | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Oakland Korean United Methodist Church Oakland, CA | General Operations | $12,000 |
| 37 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $106,500 |
| The Oral Lee Brown Foundation Oakland, CA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Institute for New Global Politics Emerald Hills, CA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| KBS Palo Alto, CA | General Operations | $4,000 |
| The Korean Times SF Oakland, CA | General Operations | $1,500 |
| Judd's Hill Napa, CA | General Operations | $1,070 |
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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 | $5,222,748 | $410,548 | $356,571 | $288,720 | 51 | $314,104 | $270,641 | $260,708 |
| 2023 | $5,297,623 | $100,869 | $323,478 | $255,000 | 41 | $294,874 | $60,999 | $266,776 |
| 2022 | $5,993,742 | $377,243 | $423,860 | $327,000 | 11 | $352,078 | $107,495 | $282,280 |
| 2021 | $6,040,359 | $3,488,347 | $362,220 | $183,000 | 7 | $198,000 | $3,055,358 | $191,585 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $261K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated aim is to cultivate the next generation of students with Korean American identity and patriotic spirit. Its 2024 grants included scholarships and general operating support for organizations. One recipient, Silicon Valley Korean American, describes its mission as providing mutual support and educational and spiritual value to Korean Americans in the Silicon Valley area.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 51 grants totaling $288,720. Grants ranged from $250 to $110,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest listed awards included $110,000 to Heritage of Korean Independence, $20,000 to CSU East Bay, $15,000 to Silicon Valley Korean American Federation, and $12,000 to Oakland Korean United Methodist Church. The listed purposes for these awards were general operations. The filing also lists scholarship grants to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jane HJ Yoon is listed as trustee.
The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation is led by Jane Hj Yoon, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jane Hj Yoon
Trustee
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Jane HJ Yoon Foundation
How much does The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation give each year?
The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation gave $289K across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $255K across 41 grants.
What is The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,661, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation give grants?
The Jane HJ Yoon 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 Oakland, CA (5 grants).
Does The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (37 grants).
Who are The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Heritage of Korean Independence ($110,000), CSU East Bay ($20,000) and Silicon Valley Korean American Federation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 37 grants to individuals ($106,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation?
The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $314K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $261K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to cultivate the next generation of students with Korean American identity and patriotic spirit. Its 2024 grants included scholarships and general operating support for organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation's EIN?
The Jane HJ Yoon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6693579. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Jane HJ Yoon 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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