Private foundation · EIN 20-5604317 · Clifton, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jkbae 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: 15 grants paid, $73K total, median $2,500. 27% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$73K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in VA
27%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

How to apply

Contact: Capital Area Food Bank, Po Box 90360, Washington, DC

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jesus Awakening MovementLindale, TXOperating support$30K
Wesley Theological SeminaryWashington, DCOperating support$10K
Ungsoo Senior AcademyMcLean, VAOperating support$6,000
Snuaa USALos Angeles, CAOperating support$5,000
Truro Preschool & KindergartenFairfax, VAOperating support$5,000
Jesus Medical Clinic in HaitiCherry Hill, NJOperating support$3,000
NakaumpscraCortland, NYOperating support$3,000
Durihana USAMcLean, VAOperating support$2,500
North Korea Liberation MovementFairfax, VAOperating support$2,500
Global Medical Missions AllianceIrvine, CAOperating support$2,000
The Cornerstone FoundationBiloxi, MSOperating support$2,000
Capital Area Food BankWashington, DCOperating support$500
Feed the HungrySouth Bend, INOperating support$500
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILOperating support$500
Save the ChildrenWashington, DCOperating support$500

By state: Texas 1 · Virginia 4 · District of Columbia 3 · California 2 · New Jersey 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Jkbae Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Clifton, Virginia, administered in care of Sung Ho Bae, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Jkbae 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 Jkbae Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $73K across 15 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Jkbae Foundation give?

Texas (1 grants), Virginia (4 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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