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John Chung Foundation

Preselected recipients only Irvine, California · EIN 320549620

John Chung Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $4,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$5,899
2024$4,0003$1.3 million

How to apply

John Chung 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What John Chung Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California3$4,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Pioneer Middle School
Tustin, CA
Education program support$2,500
Korean Investor Traders Associate
Los Angeles, CA
Donation$1,000
Pioneer Middle School
Tustin, CA
Education program support$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John Chung Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does John Chung Foundation give?

$4,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs John Chung Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Yongduk Chung (Ceo).

What does John Chung Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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