Korean Cultural Center of Chicago
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.8M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
26
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Korean Cultural Center of Chicago?
Korean Cultural Center of Chicago is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Bisco Charitable Foundation ($1.2M), The Chicago Community Trust ($350K), Boston Foundation Inc ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Korean Cultural Center of Chicago between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisco Charitable Foundation | $1,200,000 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $349,571 | 4 | 2019–2023 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | $46,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $30,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Network for Good | $20,773 | 1 | 2021 |
| Smart Family Foundation of Illinois | $20,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Smart Family Foundation of New York | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Illinois Humanities Council Inc | $7,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $100 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2025) to $383K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
What grants has Korean Cultural Center of Chicago received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Bisco Charitable Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Smart Family Foundation of New York | EXHIBIT "SYMBOLISM IN TRADITIONAL KOREAN ART AND CULTURE | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Smart Family Foundation of Illinois | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Boston Foundation Inc | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | General Operating Support | $200,371 |
| 2023 | Bisco Charitable Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | OUR UNTOLD STORIES - ORAL HISTORIES FROM THE CHICAGO KOREAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY | $23,000 |
| 2023 | Boston Foundation Inc | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Bisco Charitable Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $150,000 |
| 2022 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | ARTS AND CULTURE | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | Our Untold Stories - Oral Histories from the Chicago Korean American Community | $23,000 |
| 2022 | Smart Family Foundation of Illinois | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Boston Foundation Inc | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Bisco Charitable Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $250,000 |
| 2021 | The Chicago Community Trust | TO SUPPORT SMART GROWTH PROGRAM | $40,000 |
| 2021 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $20,773 |
| 2021 | Boston Foundation Inc | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Illinois Humanities Council Inc | COVID-19 EMERGENCY GRANT | $7,500 |
| 2021 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $100 |
| 2020 | Bisco Charitable Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $200,000 |
| 2020 | The Chicago Community Trust | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $56,000 |
| 2020 | Boston Foundation Inc | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| 2019 | Bisco Charitable Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $250,000 |
| 2019 | The Chicago Community Trust | SMART GROWTH PROGRAM | $53,200 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Korean Cultural Center of Chicago?
Korean Cultural Center of Chicago is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Bisco Charitable Foundation ($1.2M), The Chicago Community Trust ($350K), Boston Foundation Inc ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Korean Cultural Center of Chicago between 2019–2025.
Who is Korean Cultural Center of Chicago's largest funder?
Bisco Charitable Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Korean Cultural Center of Chicago, with $1.2M across 6 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Korean Cultural Center of Chicago received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Korean Cultural Center of Chicago across 26 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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