DK Kim Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
DK Kim Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Ontario, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $488,379 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $160,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$488,379
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$160,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.0 million the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 8 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $488,379 | 9 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
DK Kim 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What DK Kim Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California. It also paid $270,227 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $158,152 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DK Kim Korea Foundation | To support various philanthropy causes | $160,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | To support various philanthropy causes | $136,288 |
| Fundacion Centro de Excelencia En Sistemas de Innovacion | To support various philanthropy causes | $110,227 |
| Concordia University - Chicago | To support various philanthropy causes | $50,000 |
| Leadership Institute | To support educational purposes | $10,000 |
| University of California Berkeley | To support various philanthropy causes | $10,000 |
| Palos Verdes Penisula Rotary | To support educational purposes | $9,500 |
| First Tee Loss Angeles | To support various philanthropy causes | $1,364 |
| Westchester Rotary Club | To support various philanthropy causes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dong Koo Kim
- Bryson Ishii
Questions people ask
Does DK Kim Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does DK Kim Foundation Inc give?
$488,379 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs DK Kim Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Dong Koo Kim (President ,Ceo) and Bryson Ishii (Cfo, Secretary).
What does DK Kim Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and education.