Chung-Ahm-Jeewon and Jong Lee- Scholarship Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Chung-Ahm-Jeewon and Jong Lee- Scholarship Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Laguna Niguel, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,700 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$16,700
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$494,264
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $16,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14,000 | 12 | $0 |
| 2024 | $16,000 | 11 | $431,993 |
| 2025 | $16,700 | 13 | $494,264 |
How to apply
Chung-Ahm-Jeewon and Jong Lee- Scholarship Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Chung-Ahm-Jeewon and Jong Lee- Scholarship Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California. It also paid $3,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $5,700 |
| Colorado | 2 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | scholarship | $2,000 |
| havana high school | scholarship | $2,000 |
| Aditya Kakkad | scholaship to UC SanDiago | $2,000 |
| Individual | Religion activities including scholarship | $1,700 |
| Chungdo High School | scholarship | $1,000 |
| Yisuh High school | scholarship | $1,000 |
| Mogae High School | scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | $1,000 | |
| Individual | $1,000 | |
| Individual | scholarship sent to school | $1,000 |
| Individual | $1,000 | |
| Individual | scholarship for special religeous activity | $1,000 |
| The Healing Church | religeous activities | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jong D Lee
- Sunsook Lee
- Martin Lee
- Nancy Lee
Questions people ask
Does Chung-Ahm-Jeewon and Jong Lee- Scholarship Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chung-Ahm-Jeewon and Jong Lee- Scholarship Foundation Inc give?
$16,700 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Chung-Ahm-Jeewon and Jong Lee- Scholarship Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jong D Lee (secretary), Sunsook Lee (president), Martin Lee (director) and Nancy Lee (director).
What does Chung-Ahm-Jeewon and Jong Lee- Scholarship Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and faith communities.