The Next Dot Foundation
The Next Dot Foundation is a private foundation, based in Long Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $956K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $69K.
The Next Dot Foundation at a glance
In short: The Next Dot Foundation gave $48K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,000
- +159.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,000
- +94.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $956,285
- +54.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (90% 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 Next Dot Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Spectrum of Hope Foundation ($28K). Together the top 4 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Next Dot Foundation gives
- Giving grew 300% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $48K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum of Hope Foundation Fullerton, CA | Donation | $28,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $12,000 |
| Pararescue Association Albuquerque, NM | Donation | $5,000 |
| Youstar Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $956,285 | $402,949 | $63,405 | $48,000 | 4 | $48,000 | $68,639 |
| 2024 | $617,224 | $406,341 | $25,495 | $18,500 | 3 | $18,500 | $106,341 |
| 2023 | $234,906 | $53,085 | $13,426 | $10,000 | 3 | $10,000 | $431 |
| 2022 | $195,251 | $866 | $15,025 | $12,000 | 3 | $12,000 | $739 |
| 2021 | $209,400 | $214,020 | $4,620 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Next Dot Foundation is led by Sang Kwon Lee, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sang Kwon Lee
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Gyoungjin NA
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
James H. Lee
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jiho Lee
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jung Suk Lee
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Next Dot Foundation
How much does The Next Dot Foundation give each year?
The Next Dot Foundation gave $48K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 3 grants.
What is The Next Dot Foundation's typical grant size?
The Next Dot Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,500, and its average grant was $12,000, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Next Dot Foundation give grants?
The Next Dot Foundation gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Next Dot Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Next Dot Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (4 grants).
How large is The Next Dot Foundation?
The Next Dot Foundation reported $956K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $403K.
What is The Next Dot Foundation's EIN?
The Next Dot Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2682034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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