Open Stewardship Foundation
Accepts applications
Open Stewardship Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $707,000 in 89 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$707,000
- Number of grants89
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$11.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $450,500 the year before.
25% 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 | $507,000 | 71 | $8.4 million |
| 2024 | $450,500 | 80 | $10.1 million |
| 2025 | $707,000 | 89 | $11.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Open Stewardship Foundation 1000 Wilshire Blvd 500, Los Angeles, CA 90017 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (213) 593-4885 |
| What to submit | Applications are accepted by mail or hand delivery and must be accompanied by the application cover sheet, 501 (c)(3) determination letter, signed tax returns for the prior two years, three months of the applicant's most recent bank statements, comprehensive and detailed description of organization overview, and a comprehensive and detailed description of proposed programs, projects, activities, and projected budgets. |
| Deadlines | All applications must be received or postmarked by november 30. |
| Restrictions | The following entities are ineligible: political organizations and organizations attempting to influence legislation, for-profit organizations, public media and organizations that will use grants for loans, investments, fundraising events. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Open Stewardship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 84 | $686,000 |
| Texas | 5 | $21,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Community Foundation | Relief and recovery fund | $200,000 |
| Jeonham | Religious | $50,000 |
| Eastmont Community Center | Workforce development | $20,000 |
| American Wheat (Milal) Mission in Southern California | Summer agape camp | $15,000 |
| Circle of Friends in Love | Summer camp, 5k/10k run insurance | $15,000 |
| Good Neighbors USA | Homeless/domestic violence shelter | $15,000 |
| Grace Community Services | Sharing of change-homeless supportin | $10,000 |
| Hanmi Family Counseling Center | Aging well-senior supportive service | $10,000 |
| Hope Sight Mission Association | Upgrading educational equipments | $10,000 |
| Korean American Speical Education Center | Intellectual/developmental disabilit | $10,000 |
| Koreantown Senior & Community | Senior education | $10,000 |
| Shalom Center for Tree of Life | Programs for the low income | $10,000 |
| Shalom Disability Ministries | Serve people affected by disabilitie | $10,000 |
| Somang Society | Emergency card/general operation | $10,000 |
| Vision Care Service West | Vision camp-eye clinic for low inc | $8,000 |
| Watered Garden Mission for the Physically Challanged | Program for disabled/nanta class | $8,000 |
| Asian-American Job Training Center | Upgrading educational equipments | $7,000 |
| Happy Village | Jumper distribution for homeless | $7,000 |
| Home on the Green Pastures | Providing shelter and protection | $7,000 |
| Individual | Help women in need | $6,000 |
| Eis Family A38 | Intellectual/developmental disabilit | $6,000 |
| Youstar Foundation | Mental health counseling seminar | $6,000 |
| Abc Education Foundation | Promote education | $5,000 |
| Altogether in Love | Prioritizing senior's health | $5,000 |
| Blessed Sacrament Sisters of Charit | Church and charitable services | $5,000 |
| Communities Actively Living Indepndent & Free (Calif) | Disabled & senior supporting program | $5,000 |
| Edenhurst Community Center | Senior education | $5,000 |
| Epicenter Foundation | Empower underserved communities | $5,000 |
| Good Hands Foundation | Free tax report program for low inc | $5,000 |
| Intellichoice | Tutoring for low income families | $5,000 |
| Korean American Coalition | Mentorship program | $5,000 |
| Korean American Community Services Inc | Social services, transportation | $5,000 |
| Korean American Family Services | Foster program | $5,000 |
| Korean American Federation of Los Angeles | Ready k-town program | $5,000 |
| Korean Resource Center | Empower low-income communities | $5,000 |
| Koreatown Youth & Community Center | Mentoring after school program | $5,000 |
| LNC (Love & Care) Foundation | Homeless ministry, shower truck | $5,000 |
| Mental Health Family Mission | Intellectual disabilities family | $5,000 |
| Oasis Center International | Art education programs | $5,000 |
| Project Kinship | Reentry support and counseling | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Choi
- Min J Kim
- Suny Chung
- John Y Byon
- Soh Yun Park
- Jae Park
- Sang K Oh
- Jaehyun Park
- Jehwan Seong
Questions people ask
Does Open Stewardship Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: All applications must be received or postmarked by november 30.
How much does Open Stewardship Foundation give?
$707,000 in tax year 2025, across 89 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Open Stewardship Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian Choi (Chairman), Min J Kim (Vice Chairma), Suny Chung (Director) and John Y Byon (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Open Stewardship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, community development and faith communities.