The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation
The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang is a private foundation based in Los Altos Hills, California. Its 2024 filing lists grants for general fund, education, and religious purposes.
The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation gave $1.8M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $204K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,838,400
- -27.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $204,267
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $53,648,168
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (84% 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 Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang 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: 25313 La Loma Drive, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Phone: (408) 736-7550
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Syngman Rhee Memoria ($1.0M). Together the top 9 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 39 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 16% to recipients in Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 75% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2020) to $3.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Syngman Rhee Memoria Torrance, CA | General Fund | $1,000,000 |
| Hanyang University International Foundation Oakland, CA | General Fund | $500,000 |
| Utah State University Logan, UT | Education | $300,000 |
| Onnuri Church SJ Los Altos, CA | Religious | $27,800 |
| Kaag Menlo Park, CA | General Fund | $6,000 |
| SVKC Santa Clara, CA | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Santa Clara Korean American Chamber of Commerce San Jose, CA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Korean American Senior Citizens League of Santa Clara San Jose, CA | General Fund | $500 |
| Bethel Foundation of San Jose San Jose, CA | Religious | $100 |
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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 | $53,648,168 | $6,470,031 | $2,340,428 | $1,838,400 | 9 | $1,838,400 | $2,946,696 | $2,444,775 |
| 2023 | $47,194,379 | $3,727,840 | $2,931,653 | $2,539,680 | 12 | $2,539,680 | $854,733 | $2,100,006 |
| 2022 | $40,615,336 | $3,942,097 | $4,121,441 | $3,816,900 | 11 | $3,816,900 | $549,571 | $2,635,989 |
| 2021 | $49,259,067 | $7,257,679 | $3,440,707 | $3,021,000 | 3 | $3,021,000 | $3,607,130 | $3,417,259 |
| 2020 | $44,937,087 | $6,986,211 | $1,499,679 | $1,117,650 | 4 | — | $1,511,409 | $2,598,461 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include support for general funds, education, and religious purposes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 9 grants totaling $1,838,400. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $1,000,000, with a median of $6,000. The largest grants were $1,000,000 to Syngman Rhee Memoria for its general fund, $500,000 to Hanyang University International Foundation for its general fund, and $300,000 to Utah State University for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists K Philip Hwang as treasurer, C Gemma Hwang as president/CEO, Mari Hwang as director, and Richard Kim as secretary.
The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation is led by C. Gemma Hwang, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C. Gemma Hwang
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mari Hwang
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
K. Philip Hwang
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Kim
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 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 Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation
How much does The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation give each year?
The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation gave $1.8M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 12 grants.
What is The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $204,267, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation give grants?
The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation gives mostly in California: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (3 grants).
Does The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Syngman Rhee Memoria ($1,000,000), Hanyang University International Foundation ($500,000) and Utah State University ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation?
The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation reported $53.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include support for general funds, education, and religious purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang 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 Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation's EIN?
The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0029903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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