Kang Dream Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kang Dream Foundation is a private foundation in Los Aneles, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $312,900 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $4,200 and the largest $81,800. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$312,900
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$4,200
- Largest grant$81,800
- Assets$7.9 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2023 was up from $303,000 the year before.
31% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $283,000 | 39 | $6.8 million |
| 2022 | $303,000 | 36 | $6.1 million |
| 2023 | $312,900 | 32 | $7.9 million |
How to apply
Kang Dream 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 Kang Dream Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 31 | $307,900 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship Overseas Support Association | Support oversea scholarship | $81,800 |
| Korean American Federation of Los Angeles | Charitable organization | $72,200 |
| The American Wheat Mission DBA Milal Mission | Charitable organization | $30,500 |
| Pava World | Public charity | $10,200 |
| Korea Town Senior & Community Center Inc | Education & charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Happy Village | Make winter jacket for homeless | $10,000 |
| Shalom Disability Ministries | Developmental disabilities | $6,400 |
| KCBC America | Support chariatable activites | $6,400 |
| Glendale Korean Sda Church | Religious organization | $6,400 |
| Korean American Special Education Center | Educational organization | $6,200 |
| Korean Adventist Press | Charitable activities support | $5,500 |
| Korean American Chamber of Commerce | Charitable organization | $5,000 |
| Asia Society | Support chariatable activities | $5,000 |
| South Bay Korean Adventist Church | Religious organization | $4,800 |
| Hwarang Youth Foundation | Educational organization | $4,700 |
| Loma Linda Korean Sda Church | Religious organization | $4,200 |
| Cerritos Korean Sda Church | Religious organization | $4,200 |
| Oba Foundation Inc | Charitable organization | $4,000 |
| Newton Community Youth Activities League | Education, youth crime prevention | $4,000 |
| Koreatown Youth Community Center | Public charity | $4,000 |
| Vision Care Service West | Free surgery and ophthalmic treatmen | $3,000 |
| Livermore Sda Church | Religious organization | $3,000 |
| Korean American Coalition | Educational organization | $3,000 |
| Hope Sight Mission Association | Education & charitable support | $3,000 |
| Korean American Family Services | To enhance kfam's programs | $2,400 |
| Seasaw Communities Inc | Charitable organization | $2,000 |
| RK Media Foundation | Support charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Korean Glendale Sister City Assct | Charitable organization | $2,000 |
| Korean American Women's Association | Chartiable organization | $2,000 |
| Home on the Green Pasture | Homelessness | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley | Charitable organization | $2,000 |
| Korean Elders Association of Sourth California | Support charitable activities | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin Kang
- Christin Y Kang
- Daniel Kang
- Janet Kang
- Sarah Shin
- Boomi Han
Questions people ask
Does Kang Dream Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kang Dream Foundation give?
$312,900 in tax year 2023, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $4,200.
Who runs Kang Dream Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Kevin Kang (President), Christin Y Kang (Secretary), Daniel Kang (Treasurer) and Janet Kang (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Kang Dream Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and community development.