Private foundation · EIN 20-1880931 · Fullerton, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kim Yong Hwan Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $142K total, median $10K. 88% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$142K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.0M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Orange Korean ChurchFullerton, CAMissionary$70K
Korean American Chamber of LALos Angeles, CAMissionary$20K
Sarang ChurchAnaheim, CAMissionary$10K
Won FoundationTranklin, MIMissionary$10K
Exchange Community ChurchWalnut Creek, CAMissionary$10K
Corner Stone ChurchLos Angeles, CAMissionary$10K
Anteles for HopeLos Angeles, CAMissionary$10K
Cerritos Presbyterian ChurchArtesia, CAMissionary$2,000

By state: California 7 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Kim Yong Hwan Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fullerton, California, administered in care of Kim Yong Hwan, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Kim Yong Hwan Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Kim Yong Hwan Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $142K across 8 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Kim Yong Hwan Foundation give?

California (7 grants), Michigan (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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