Korean American Foundation
Our mission is to help strengthen communities, with a particular focus on the Korean American community, and build a brighter future for all residents of Southern California (the …
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KAF fulfills its mission and vision by raising and stewarding funds in order to strategically give back to the community through the administration of grants to nonprofits whose work address the most pressing needs of our community. KAF provides fundholder services, assisting with gift administration and providing expertise based on the donor's philanthropic interests.
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Mission
Our mission is to help strengthen communities, with a particular focus on the Korean American community, and build a brighter future for all residents of Southern California (the "Community"), by (i) seeking to improve life for all residents, especially those who are most vulnerable; (ii) promoting philanthropy and acting as an effective steward of charitable funds; and (iii) collaborating with community based organizations to build their capacity to increase their effectiveness and ensure their sustainability.
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· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Korean American Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 10% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKorean American Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 832513160. 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 $1M in annual revenue. 28 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Korean American Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 832513160. 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 Foundation 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Korean American Foundation is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.
Based on official tax filings, Korean American Foundation has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Korean American Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 28 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Korean American Foundation. 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 Foundation 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 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). 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.
KAF fulfills its mission and vision by raising and stewarding funds in order to strategically give back to the community through the administration of grants to nonprofits whose work address the most pressing needs of our community. KAF provides fundholder services, assisting with gift administration and providing expertise based on the donor's philanthropic interests. Korean American Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Korean American Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Korean American Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 832513160, 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
5 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 FOUNDATION 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (12)
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12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 28 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 28 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 · 2018
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Korean American Foundation
- What is Korean American Foundation?
- Korean American Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Angeles, United States. KAF fulfills its mission and vision by raising and stewarding funds in order to strategically give back to the community through the administration of grants to nonprofits whose work address the most pressing needs of our community. KAF provides fundholder services, assisting with gift administration and providing expertise based on the donor's philanthropic interests.
- When was Korean American Foundation founded?
- Korean American Foundation was founded in 2018.
- Who leads Korean American Foundation?
- Kae Hong Ko serves as Interim Executive Director.
- Where is Korean American Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, United States.
- What is Korean American Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Korean American Foundation trustworthy?
- Korean American Foundation 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 Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 832513160. Registration: 83-2513160 (United States).
- What is Korean American Foundation's website?
- https://koreanamericanfoundation.org/