How to apply
Grant application with name & purpose of organization Contact: Ki Hong Park, 113 Heather Mist, Irvine, Ca, KI.PARK@HUBINTRNATIONAL.COM Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
24 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daesalim USACherry Valley, CA | Catholic mission | $700K |
| Sisters of Mary BoystownLanham, MD | Catholic mission | $500K |
| Kkotdongnae IncLakewood, CA | Catholic mission | $300K |
| Korean American Special EducationAnaheim, CA | Disabilities education | $223K |
| Korea Hope FoundationIrvine, CA | Charitable contribution | $200K |
| Dosan Memorial Foundation of AmericCerritos, CA | To honor korean independence activis | $40K |
| St Thomas Korean Catholic CenterAnaheim, CA | Catholic mission | $26K |
| Christus RetreatWestminster, CA | Catholic mission | $25K |
| Spirit Filled Heart MinistryIrvine, CA | Catholic mission | $15K |
| Charitable Foundation of African CaTorrance, CA | Catholic mission | $13K |
| SolphBuena Park, CA | Catholic mission | $13K |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic ChClinton, MD | Medical mission | $10K |
| Korean Martyrs Catholic CenterWesterminster, CA | Catholic mission | $7,000 |
| Madison House Youth CenterYakima, WA | Catholic mission for youth | $4,000 |
| Spectrum of Hope FoundationFullerton, CA | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Medi2koreacomGarden Grove, CA | Airline ticket donation for kmcc | $2,109 |
| Onesimus MinistryBuena Park, CA | Christian mission | $2,000 |
| Sarang Community ChurchAnaheim, CA | Christian mission | $2,000 |
| Hufs LagceoLos Angeles, CA | Lagceo development fund | $1,000 |
| Korean Catholic Cursilla MovementBuena Park, CA | Catholic mission | $1,000 |
| Oba Foundation IncLos Angeles, CA | Lapd fundraising donation | $1,000 |
| Pacific American Volunteer Non-ProfLos Angeles, CA | Volunteer association donation | $1,000 |
| Raising Bright Youth ProjectArtesia, CA | Youth project concert | $1,000 |
| Our Lady of Peace Korean Catholic CIrvine, CA | Chatholic mission | $500 |
By state: California 21 · Maryland 2 · Washington 1
About this foundation
Shema Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Irvine, California, administered in care of Minsung Ko, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Shema Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Grant application with name & purpose of organization Deadlines: N/A.
How much does Shema Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $2.1M across 24 grants, a median of $8,500.
Where does Shema Foundation give?
California (21 grants), Maryland (2 grants), Washington (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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