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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 …

Arts & Culture Irvine, CA EIN 475175147 · IRS Reg 47-5175147 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Korean American Center

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

Founded
Headquarters
Irvine, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A23
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2015

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A23
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 11.66%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.5% of total expenses ($59,063 of $564,022).

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($564,022)
100% to programs beats the peer average (93%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Korean 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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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

7 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

TA
Tammy Kim
CEO

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

CH
Christian S•••
Treasurer
DO
Dohyuk K•••
President
JA
Jang H•• C••
CFO
JI
Ji H••• J•••
Secretary
KU
Kum S•• P•••
Teacher
MI
Migyung L••
Teacher
MI
Minsun C•••
Teacher
NA
Nam H••• K••
Director
TA
Tammy K••
Secretary
TA
Tammy K•• S•••
CEO
TA
Tammy S•••
Director
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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$0.0M revenue
FY2020
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2019
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2018
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Korean American Center This page 77 $506,498 100%
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%
Border Crossing 93 $261,798 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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 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