William & Margaret Kang Foundation
The William & Margaret Kang Foundation is a private foundation based in Lynnwood, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports 18 grants totaling $52,600, with recipients including educational, cultural, and other charitable organizations.
William & Margaret Kang Foundation at a glance
In short: William & Margaret Kang Foundation gave $53K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Washington. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,600
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,922
- -8.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $764,033
- +9.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William & Margaret Kang Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4215 198Th St Sw Ste 104, Lynnwood, WA 98036
Phone: (425) 775-2020
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William & Margaret Kang Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Whitman College ($10K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2024, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Washington 47%, New York 29%, Utah 10%, Arizona 10%, and California 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William & Margaret Kang Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 189% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $54K (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whitman College Walla Walla, WA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Saichul Kang Lynwood, WA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Hyunsung Jung Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $5,000 |
| Korea Harbor Education New York, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Frontiers USA Phoenix, AZ | Donation | $5,000 |
| We Are Family Foundation New York, NY | Donation | $3,000 |
| Sarah Rhee Lynnwood, WA | Donation | $3,000 |
| For the Many Poughkeepsie, NY | Donation | $2,500 |
| Saint Ann's School Brooklyn, NY | Donation | $2,500 |
| Jamal Jackson Dance Company New York, NY | Donation | $1,500 |
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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 | $764,033 | $127,392 | $64,060 | $52,600 | 18 | $60,600 | $258 | $32,028 |
| 2023 | $700,701 | $19,321 | $63,464 | $54,250 | 17 | $75,250 | $2,662 | $43,689 |
| 2022 | $744,844 | $36,241 | $27,405 | $25,345 | 11 | $25,345 | $669 | $40,851 |
| 2021 | $736,008 | $214,777 | $38,850 | $36,850 | 19 | $36,850 | $4,337 | $43,530 |
| 2020 | $560,081 | $209,233 | $31,866 | $29,850 | 19 | — | $1,700 | $24,601 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William & Margaret Kang Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its reported giving includes organizations whose missions span several areas. For example, the We Are Family Foundation says it supports programs promoting mutual respect and appreciation of cultural diversity. The Asian American Arts Alliance says it works to advance representation and opportunities for Asian American artists and cultural organizations. All Good Living Foundation says it supports the academic needs of economically marginalized students in Alameda Unified School District. Georgetown Day School describes its work as providing a challenging academic program.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $52,600. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000. Examples include $10,000 to Whitman College and $10,000 to Saichul Kang; $5,000 each to Hyunsung Jung, Korea Harbor Education, and Frontiers USA; and $3,000 to the We Are Family Foundation. Other reported recipients include For the Many ($2,500), Saint Ann’s School ($2,500), Jamal Jackson Dance Company ($1,500), All Good Living Foundation ($1,000), Georgetown Day School ($1,000), and Asian American Arts Alliance ($500).
The filing lists direct charitable activities separately from grants: Hyunsung Jung’s Myanmar Education Project, Saichul Kang’s Memorial Fund for Grace Jinsun, and a donation to Korea Harbor Education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William Kang and Margaret Kang as officers.
William & Margaret Kang Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margaret Kang
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Kang
Officer
On filings since 2020
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 William & Margaret Kang Foundation
How much does William & Margaret Kang Foundation give each year?
William & Margaret Kang Foundation gave $53K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $54K across 17 grants.
What is William & Margaret Kang Foundation's typical grant size?
William & Margaret Kang Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,922, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William & Margaret Kang Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does William & Margaret Kang Foundation give grants?
William & Margaret Kang Foundation's top state is Washington, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (29%) and Utah (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Alameda, CA (3 grants).
Does William & Margaret Kang Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on William & Margaret Kang Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (18 grants).
Who are William & Margaret Kang Foundation's largest grantees?
William & Margaret Kang Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Whitman College ($10,000), Saichul Kang ($10,000) and Hyunsung Jung ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William & Margaret Kang Foundation?
William & Margaret Kang Foundation reported $764K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William & Margaret Kang Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported giving includes organizations whose missions span several areas. For example, the We Are Family Foundation says it supports programs promoting mutual respect and appreciation of cultural diversity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William & Margaret Kang Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 William & Margaret Kang Foundation's EIN?
William & Margaret Kang Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4304512. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William & Margaret Kang 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). William & Margaret Kang Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 26, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-and-margaret-kang-foundation-morg_f8da23b0acf845ebb698999508b6909b
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