Korean American Center
Dedicated to building connections between intergenerational korean-americans and the greater community by promoting opportunities for appreciation of korea's rich cultural heritage. We aim to integrate others of various …
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Promote Korean language learning opportunities in the greater Orange County/Southern California area by providing a high quality Korean language program for adults. Create opportunities for Korean cultural awareness by hosting a weekly Korean/English language and cultural exchange. Share Korean cultural heritage through community Korean BBQ event Promote Korean language learning opportunities in the greater Orange County/Southern California area by providing a high quality Korean language program for CHILDREN and YOUTH Young Leaders Program Citizenship N400 Application assistance and legal review
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Dedicated to building connections between intergenerational korean-americans and the greater community by promoting opportunities for appreciation of korea's rich cultural heritage. We aim to integrate others of various backgrounds that have a common interest in korea and its culture.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKorean American Center is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Irvine, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 475175147. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for arts & culture charities in United States. The organization reports $506K in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Korean American Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.
Korean American Center is located in Irvine, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, Korean American Center has $506K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 93% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Korean American Center is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $506K in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Korean American Center. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
Korean American Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. 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.
Promote Korean language learning opportunities in the greater Orange County/Southern California area by providing a high quality Korean language program for adults. Create opportunities for Korean cultural awareness by hosting a weekly Korean/English language and cultural exchange. Share Korean cultural heritage through community Korean BBQ event Promote Korean language learning opportunities in the greater Orange County/Southern California area by providing a high quality Korean language program for CHILDREN and YOUTH Young Leaders Program Citizenship N400 Application assistance and legal review Korean American Center is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Korean American Center's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $506K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Korean American Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Korean American Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 475175147, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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7 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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KOREAN AMERICAN CENTER is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Korean American Center
- What is Korean American Center?
- Korean American Center is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Irvine, United States. Promote Korean language learning opportunities in the greater Orange County/Southern California area by providing a high quality Korean language program for adults. Create opportunities for Korean cultural awareness by hosting a weekly Korean/English language and cultural exchange. Share Korean cultural heritage through community Korean BBQ event Promote Korean language learning opportunities in the greater Orange County/Southern California area by providing a high quality Korean language program for CHILDREN and YOUTH Young Leaders Program Citizenship N400 Application assistance and legal review
- When was Korean American Center founded?
- Korean American Center was founded in 2015.
- Who leads Korean American Center?
- Tammy Kim serves as CEO.
- Where is Korean American Center located?
- Headquartered in Irvine, United States.
- What is Korean American Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Korean American Center trustworthy?
- Korean American Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). 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 Korean American Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 475175147. Registration: 47-5175147 (United States).
- What is Korean American Center's website?
- http://koreanamericancenter.org