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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Mission
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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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Korean American Center has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 7 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable charities. See the sources
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (7 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $506K in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Korean American Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 475175147. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Korean American Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('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 90/100.
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 76% 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 an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Korean American Center holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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 an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. 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.
Filing history
7 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Fans Flock to Korean Language Classes - The New York Times
US fans are so obsessed with KPop Demon Hunters, they are learning Korean - The Business Times
Irvine Non-Profit Korean American Center Accredited for Teaching Language - MyNewsLA.com
Korean American Center Becomes First WASC-Accredited Korean Language Center in the United States - PR Newswire
[INTERVIEW] Korean American politician in Irvine fights racism, misogyny - The Korea Times
Korean American activist fights Asian hate - Hankyoreh : English Edition
From Tagalog to Korean, these Asian Americans are using quarantine to learn their families' languages - NBC News
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 26 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2015
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, CA, 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 74 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