Hyojin Kim Nirav Patel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hyojin Kim Nirav Patel Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $78,032 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $2,048 and the largest $10,000. 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$78,032
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$2,048
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $65,998 the year before.
48% of its 2025 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 | $73,543 | 11 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $65,998 | 16 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $78,032 | 29 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Hyojin Kim Nirav Patel Foundation 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 Hyojin Kim Nirav Patel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $37,053 |
| New York | 8 | $21,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $5,479 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hack Foundation | Support technology education for teenagers. | $10,000 |
| Smart (Schools Mentoring & Resource Team) | Equity in education. | $6,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Medical humanitarian aid for the global community. | $5,000 |
| Good Neighbors USA | Global child poverty relief. | $5,000 |
| Liberty in North Korea Foundation | Refugee rescue and resettlement | $5,000 |
| UNICEF USA | Humanitarian aid for children | $5,000 |
| World Food Program USA | Hunger relief | $5,000 |
| First Graduate | Support students of immigrants to complete their college degree. | $3,500 |
| Feeding America | Promote hunger relief. | $3,000 |
| Save the Children | Global child poverty relief. | $3,000 |
| The Hunger Project | Promote food security | $3,000 |
| Helen Keller Intl | Promote poverty relief. | $2,500 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Hunger relief | $2,500 |
| Bradley Street Bicycle Co-Op (Connecticut Community Bicycle Workshop) | Promote environmental, economic, and racial equity through bike riding, repair, and education. | $2,479 |
| The Computer History Museum | Technology education. | $2,048 |
| Amensty International | Human rights. | $2,000 |
| Asian Women's Shelter | Help asian women to protect their welfare from domestic violence. | $2,000 |
| Care USA | Global poverty relief. | $2,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | Medical humanitarian aid for individuals | $2,000 |
| Helen Keller Services | Support individuals with disabilities | $1,000 |
| Rainbow Place Shelter for Homeless Women | Emergency shelter and support services for women. | $1,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | Hunger relief | $1,000 |
| Un Women | Education, shelter, healthcare for impoverished children | $1,000 |
| USA for Unhcr | Refugee rescue and resettlement | $1,000 |
| World Forgotten Children Foundation | Support children with disabilities | $1,000 |
| Ca Academy of Sciences | Promote environmental and scientific education. | $379 |
| Sfmoma (San Francisco Museum of Modern Art) | Support art education | $300 |
| De Young (Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco) | Support art education | $249 |
| Jay Foundation Inc | Humanitarian aid for families | $77 |
Officers and trustees
- Nirav Patel
- Hyojin Kim
Questions people ask
Does Hyojin Kim Nirav Patel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hyojin Kim Nirav Patel Foundation give?
$78,032 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $2,048.
Who runs Hyojin Kim Nirav Patel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nirav Patel (President) and Hyojin Kim (Vice President).
What does Hyojin Kim Nirav Patel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and international.