The John Kwon and Family Foundation
The John Kwon and Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $22.
The John Kwon and Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The John Kwon and Family Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,487
- -57.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (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 John Kwon and Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Koreanamericanstoryorg Inc ($5K).
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
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The John Kwon and Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $5K (2024) to $15K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Koreanamericanstoryorg Inc Scarsdale, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,487 | $10,022 | $14,759 | $5,000 | 1 | $14,759 | $22 | $150 |
| 2023 | $8,224 | $199 | $20,762 | $15,000 | 2 | $20,762 | $199 | $1,093 |
| 2022 | $28,787 | $40,058 | $22,714 | $15,000 | 2 | $22,564 | $8 | $835 |
| 2021 | $11,443 | $72 | $22,597 | $15,000 | 2 | $22,597 | $72 | $1,218 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John Kwon and Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $150 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John Kwon and Family Foundation is led by David S Kwon, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David S Kwon
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Kwon
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/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 John Kwon and Family Foundation
How much does The John Kwon and Family Foundation give each year?
The John Kwon and Family Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 2 grants.
How large is The John Kwon and Family Foundation?
The John Kwon and Family Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $150 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The John Kwon and Family Foundation operate?
The John Kwon and Family Foundation has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York.
What is The John Kwon and Family Foundation's EIN?
The John Kwon and Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2738153. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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