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Korea Foundation for Women

The Korea Foundation for Women (KFW) took its first steps in December 1999 with a dream of a world where daughters live in equality and harmony. For more …

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Korea Foundation for Women

The Korea Foundation for Women (KFW) took its first steps in December 1999 with a dream of a world where daughters live in equality and harmony. For more than two decades, the KFW has dedicated itself to support public interest activities working for a gender-equal society and inspiring underprivileged women to nurture hope and pursue their dreams. Furthermore, it strives to realize alternative ways of life based on caring communities and cultures of sharing. As Korea's first private public interest foundation for women, the passion of the Foundation to create 'hope for daughters' will continue long into the future.

Founded
Headquarters
Seoul
Operating in
2 countries

Mission

The Korea Foundation for Women (KFW) took its first steps in December 1999 with a dream of a world where daughters live in equality and harmony. For more than two decades, the KFW has dedicated itself to support public interest activities working for a gender-equal society and inspiring underprivileged women to nurture hope and pursue their dreams. Furthermore, it strives to realize alternative ways of life based on caring communities and cultures of sharing. As Korea's first private public interest foundation for women, the passion of the Foundation to create 'hope for daughters' will continue long into the future.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 13 SDG 13 · Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. SDG 14 SDG 14 · Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources. SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.
Operating countries (2)
Burundi South Korea

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in South Korea
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 60

Red flags

· All clear
Ministry of Interior status change
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Korea Foundation for Women is a registered environment nonprofit based in Seoul, South Korea. It is registered with the Korean NPO registry. It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 60/100 for environment charities in South Korea.

Korea Foundation for Women has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 35 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in South Korea is 60/100.

Korea Foundation for Women is located in Seoul, South Korea. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years. Its registered address is 5F, Korea Foundation for Women Bldg 13, Worldcupbuk-ro 5-gil, Mapo-gu, South Korea.

Korea Foundation for Women is classified as a Environment organization, registered in South Korea.

Korea Foundation for Women has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Ministry of the Interior. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Korea Foundation for Women (KFW) took its first steps in December 1999 with a dream of a world where daughters live in equality and harmony. For more than two decades, the KFW has dedicated itself to support public interest activities working for a gender-equal society and inspiring underprivileged women to nurture hope and pursue their dreams. Furthermore, it strives to realize alternative ways of life based on caring communities and cultures of sharing. As Korea's first private public interest foundation for women, the passion of the Foundation to create 'hope for daughters' will continue long into the future. Korea Foundation for Women is classified as a environment organization registered in South Korea. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among environment charities registered in South Korea: Korea Foundation for Women's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is below the peer average of 60/100.

Korea Foundation for Women is registered in South Korea. Donations to designated nonprofits in South Korea are tax-deductible. The standard deduction is 15% of donations up to 30% of income (or 100% for designated organizations). An additional 30% credit applies for donations exceeding 10 million won.

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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Korea, Republic of under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Korea women salvage short track pride with relay gold amid short-track medal drought - 네이트

news.nate.com · · Neutral

WiN Korea “차세대 원자력 리더들과 소통 앞장” - 인사이트N파워

www.inpnews.kr · · Neutral

콘티넨탈 코리아, 여성 인재 성장 돕는 제10회 ‘KWE 컨퍼런스’ 개최... ‘변화를 통한 성장’ 인사이트 공유 - 에이빙

kr.aving.net · · Neutral

‘Lee Chang-eun’ become 11th President of Daegu Chapter of the Korea Women Entrepreneurs Association - 아세안익스프레스

www.aseanexpress.co.kr · · Neutral

‘Lee Chang-eun’ become 11th President of Daegu Chapter of the Korea Women Entrepreneurs Association - 아세안익스프레스

www.aseanexpress.co.kr · · Neutral

콘티넨탈 코리아, 제9회 'KWE 컨퍼런스' 개최...여성 리더십 강화 - 뉴스락

www.newslock.co.kr · · Neutral

콘티넨탈, 여성 임직원 리더십 향상을 위한 ‘2021 KWE 컨퍼런스’ 온라인 개최 - 한국강사신문

www.lecturernews.com · · Neutral

디아지오코리아, 여성의날 맞아 '여성 컨퍼런스' 열어 - 네이트

news.nate.com · · Neutral

Body positivity catches on in Korea: Celebrities are opening up about their image to an audience eager to listen - Korea JoongAng Daily

koreajoongangdaily.joins.com · · Neutral

Interview: H.E. Ambassador Eric Walsh of Canada to Korea - 여성신문

www.womennews.co.kr · · Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Korea women salvage short track pride with relay gold amid short-track medal drought - 네이트
Feb 2026
news.nate.com
WiN Korea “차세대 원자력 리더들과 소통 앞장” - 인사이트N파워
Aug 2025
www.inpnews.kr
콘티넨탈 코리아, 여성 인재 성장 돕는 제10회 ‘KWE 컨퍼런스’ 개최... ‘변화를 통한 성장’ 인사이트 공유 - 에이빙
Jul 2025
kr.aving.net
‘Lee Chang-eun’ become 11th President of Daegu Chapter of the Korea Women Entrepreneurs Association - 아세안익스프레스
Feb 2025
www.aseanexpress.co.kr
‘Lee Chang-eun’ become 11th President of Daegu Chapter of the Korea Women Entrepreneurs Association - 아세안익스프레스
Feb 2025
www.aseanexpress.co.kr
콘티넨탈 코리아, 제9회 'KWE 컨퍼런스' 개최...여성 리더십 강화 - 뉴스락
Oct 2024
www.newslock.co.kr
콘티넨탈, 여성 임직원 리더십 향상을 위한 ‘2021 KWE 컨퍼런스’ 온라인 개최 - 한국강사신문
Sep 2021
www.lecturernews.com
디아지오코리아, 여성의날 맞아 '여성 컨퍼런스' 열어 - 네이트
Mar 2019
news.nate.com
Body positivity catches on in Korea: Celebrities are opening up about their image to an audience eager to listen - Korea
Sep 2018
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com
Interview: H.E. Ambassador Eric Walsh of Canada to Korea - 여성신문
Jun 2016
www.womennews.co.kr

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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Korean Ministry of the Interior (MOIS)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No 공익법인 annual return on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Korea Foundation for Women

What is Korea Foundation for Women?
Korea Foundation for Women is a environment nonprofit organization based in Seoul, South Korea. The Korea Foundation for Women (KFW) took its first steps in December 1999 with a dream of a world where daughters live in equality and harmony. For more than two decades, the KFW has dedicated itself to support public interest activities working for a gender-equal society and inspiring underprivileged women to nurture hope and pursue their dreams. Furthermore, it strives to realize alternative ways of life based on caring communities and cultures of sharing. As Korea's first private public interest foundation for women, the passion of the Foundation to create 'hope for daughters' will continue long into the future.
When was Korea Foundation for Women founded?
Korea Foundation for Women was founded in 2013.
Where is Korea Foundation for Women located?
Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The charity operates in 2 countries.
Is Korea Foundation for Women trustworthy?
Korea Foundation for Women has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Korea Foundation for Women's website?
https://womenfund.or.kr
Are donations to Korea Foundation for Women tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Korea under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.