United Korea Foundation
United Korea Foundation is a private foundation, based in FULLERTON, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $259K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $5K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$259K
+18.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$5K
-67.9% YoY
Grant Count
3
-70.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+6.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, United Korea Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About United Korea Foundation
Based on IRS filings
United Korea Foundation is a private foundation, based in FULLERTON, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $259K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $5K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $258,912 | $219,391 | $243,189 |
| Revenue | $52,000 | $2,000 | $50,000 |
| Expenses | $12,479 | $25,798 | $8,506 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $12,479 | $15,600 | $3,800 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $10,685 | $11,066 | $11,977 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ellen Kim ($2,500), Jonathan Songsik Chang ($1,500), Kgaasc ($1,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KGAASC BUENA PARK, CA | CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| JONATHAN SONGSIK CHANG KATY, TX | SCHOLARSHIP | $1,500 |
| ELLEN KIM FULLERTON, CA | SCHOLARSHIP | $2,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYUNG J KIM | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| LYDIA Y KIM | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| EDWARD Y KIM | CFO | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is United Korea Foundation?
As of 2024, United Korea Foundation holds $259K in total assets with $52K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $5K in 2024.
Where does United Korea Foundation operate?
United Korea Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, New Hampshire, Texas.
What size grants does United Korea Foundation award?
In 2024, United Korea Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $5K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is United Korea Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, United Korea Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is United Korea Foundation's EIN?
United Korea Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3090600. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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