Ki Hyun Joo and Kyung Don Joo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ki Hyun Joo and Kyung Don Joo Foundation is a private foundation in Saratoga, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $55,000. 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$130,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $145,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $220,386 | 10 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $145,000 | 16 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $130,000 | 10 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Ki Hyun Joo and Kyung Don Joo 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.
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $90,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American River Conservancy | General fund | $55,000 |
| Silicon Valley Korea U Alumni Association | General fund | $20,000 |
| Bay Area KGroup | General fund | $10,000 |
| Boston College Law School | General fund | $10,000 |
| Success Economy Institute | General fund | $10,000 |
| Jesuit Volunteer Corps | General fund | $5,000 |
| museLIVE Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
| Boll Family YMCA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Natures Nursery | General fund | $5,000 |
| Sewhope Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- KiHyun Joo
- Kyung Don Joo
- Sylvia Joo
Questions people ask
Does Ki Hyun Joo and Kyung Don Joo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ki Hyun Joo and Kyung Don Joo Foundation give?
$130,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Ki Hyun Joo and Kyung Don Joo Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists KiHyun Joo (Pres Dir), Kyung Don Joo (CFO Dir) and Sylvia Joo (Secretary).