The Kim Yong Hwan Foundation
The Kim Yong Hwan Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fulleton, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $142K. Net investment income was $92K.
The Kim Yong Hwan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kim Yong Hwan Foundation gave $142K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $142,000
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,750
- +51.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,024,032
- +47.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Kim Yong Hwan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Orange Korean Church ($70K). Together the top 8 received $142K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 45 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Kim Yong Hwan Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2022) to $153K (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Korean Church Fullerton, CA | Missionary | $70,000 |
| Korean American Chamber of LA Los Angeles, CA | Missionary | $20,000 |
| Sarang Church Anaheim, CA | Missionary | $10,000 |
| Won Foundation Tranklin, MI | Missionary | $10,000 |
| Exchange Community Church Walnut Creek, CA | Missionary | $10,000 |
| Corner Stone Church Los Angeles, CA | Missionary | $10,000 |
| Anteles for Hope Los Angeles, CA | Missionary | $10,000 |
| Cerritos Presbyterian Church Artesia, CA | Missionary | $2,000 |
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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 | $4,024,032 | $361,244 | $311,852 | $142,000 | 8 | $284,000 | $92,331 | $10,734 |
| 2024 | $2,731,231 | $241,711 | $192,240 | $141,000 | 12 | $141,000 | $116,396 | — |
| 2023 | $2,681,760 | $52,786 | $153,715 | $152,900 | 11 | $152,900 | $35,875 | $162,500 |
| 2022 | $2,782,689 | $155,234 | $171,587 | $141,000 | 9 | $141,000 | $34,658 | $136,525 |
| 2021 | $3,839,166 | $261,189 | $218,429 | $145,000 | 5 | $145,000 | $159,839 | $70,299 |
| 2020 | $2,650,460 | $178,428 | $188,545 | $152,000 | 4 | — | $145,205 | $171,379 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kim Yong Hwan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kim Yong Hwan Foundation is led by Haeng Cha Kim, Trustee & CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Haeng Cha Kim
Trustee & CEO
Trustee → Trustee & CEO, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Kim
Trustee & Secretary
Trustee → Trustee & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Kim
Trustee & CFO
Trustee → Trustee & CFO, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Kim Yong Hwan Foundation
How much does The Kim Yong Hwan Foundation give each year?
The Kim Yong Hwan Foundation gave $142K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $141K across 12 grants.
What is The Kim Yong Hwan Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kim Yong Hwan Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,750, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kim Yong Hwan Foundation give grants?
The Kim Yong Hwan Foundation gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does The Kim Yong Hwan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Kim Yong Hwan Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Missionary" (8 grants).
Who are The Kim Yong Hwan Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kim Yong Hwan Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Orange Korean Church ($70,000), Korean American Chamber of LA ($20,000) and Sarang Church ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kim Yong Hwan Foundation?
The Kim Yong Hwan Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $284K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Kim Yong Hwan Foundation's EIN?
The Kim Yong Hwan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1880931. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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