Koh Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Koh Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Glendale, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $300,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $110,000. 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$300,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$10.0 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $150,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $150,000 | 27 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 27 | $8.3 million |
| 2025 | $300,000 | 27 | $10.0 million |
How to apply
Koh Charitable 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.
What Koh Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 21 | $273,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $13,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Korean American Foundation | Support exempt purpose of donee | $110,000 |
| Regents of the University of Califo | Support exempt purpose of donee | $30,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical Care Foundatio | Support exempt purpose of donee | $20,000 |
| Shalom Disability Ministries | Support exempt purpose of donee | $10,000 |
| University of Southern Ca Nai | Support exempt purpose of donee | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles County Epilepsy Foundat | Support exempt purpose of donee | $10,000 |
| Milal Mission in Southern Californi | Support exempt purpose of donee | $10,000 |
| The People Concern | Support exempt purpose of donee | $10,000 |
| Individual | Support exempt purpose of donee | $10,000 |
| Korean Catholic Associates of la | Support exempt purpose of donee | $10,000 |
| Korean American Special Education C | Support exempt purpose of donee | $10,000 |
| Making the Right Connection | Support exempt purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| Midnight Mission | Support exempt purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| Hope Sight Mission Association | Support exempt purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| College View | Support exempt purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| Apex for Youth | Support exempt purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| Faith and Community Empowerment | Support exempt purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Support exempt purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| Korean American Family Services | Support exempt purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| The Little Jesus Family | Support exempt purpose of donee | $4,000 |
| Koreatown Senior and Community Cent | Support exempt purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Individual | Support exempt purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Orangewood Foundation | Support exempt purpose of donee | $2,000 |
| Individual | Support exempt purpose of donee | $2,000 |
| Individual | Support exempt purpose of donee | $2,000 |
| Core | Support exempt purpose of donee | $2,000 |
| Shalom Life Line for Korean | Support exempt purpose of donee | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven Koh
- Samuel Koh
- Agnes Park
- Peter Koh
- Christine Koh
- Chris Park
Questions people ask
Does Koh Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Koh Charitable Foundation give?
$300,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Koh Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven Koh (Chairman & DIR), Samuel Koh (President & DIR), Agnes Park (Secretary & DIR) and Peter Koh (Treasurer & DIR) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Koh Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.