Korean American Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$2.0M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
27
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Korean American Foundation?
Korean American Foundation is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Robin-Hwajin Yoon Kim ($687K), Scott and Christina Yang Foundation ($405K), California Community Foundation ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to Korean American Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robin-Hwajin Yoon Kim | $687,200 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Scott and Christina Yang Foundation | $405,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| California Community Foundation | $200,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Kang Dream Foundation | $160,200 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Youngbum Song Foundation | $160,000 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| Koh Charitable Foundation | $110,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| J&S Song Foundation | $100,000 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Y S Shin Foundation | $75,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Shemastella Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Sunrise Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| CSK Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $660K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $660K.
What grants has Korean American Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Robin-Hwajin Yoon Kim | GENERAL | $222,200 |
| 2025 | Scott and Christina Yang Foundation | GENERAL | $120,000 |
| 2025 | Koh Charitable Foundation | SUPPORT EXEMPT PURPOSE OF DONEE | $110,000 |
| 2025 | California Community Foundation | PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITY | $100,000 |
| 2025 | J&S Song Foundation | EDUCATION PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Youngbum Song Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Y S Shin Foundation | SPECIAL INTEREST IN THE WELFARE OF THE KOREAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Sunrise Foundation | DONATION | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Scott and Christina Yang Foundation | GENERAL | $110,000 |
| 2024 | The Robin-Hwajin Yoon Kim | GENERAL | $105,000 |
| 2024 | California Community Foundation | PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITY | $100,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Y S Shin Foundation | SPECIAL INTEREST IN THE WELFARE OF THE KOREAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Shemastella Foundation | SUPPORT KOREAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY | $5,000 |
| 2024 | CSK Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Scott and Christina Yang Foundation | GENERAL | $135,000 |
| 2023 | Kang Dream Foundation | CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $60,200 |
| 2023 | The Robin-Hwajin Yoon Kim | GENERAL | $60,000 |
| 2023 | J&S Song Foundation | COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Youngbum Song Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Y S Shin Foundation | SPECIAL INTEREST IN THE WELFARE OF THE KOREAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The Robin-Hwajin Yoon Kim | GENERAL | $200,000 |
| 2022 | Kang Dream Foundation | CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Scott and Christina Yang Foundation | GENERAL | $40,000 |
| 2021 | The Robin-Hwajin Yoon Kim | GENERAL | $100,000 |
| 2020 | Youngbum Song Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $100,000 |
| 2020 | Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Korean American Foundation?
Korean American Foundation is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Robin-Hwajin Yoon Kim ($687K), Scott and Christina Yang Foundation ($405K), California Community Foundation ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to Korean American Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is Korean American Foundation's largest funder?
The Robin-Hwajin Yoon Kim is the largest recorded funder of Korean American Foundation, with $687K across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Korean American Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to Korean American Foundation across 27 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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