Otefe Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Otefe Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $315,700 in 180 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$315,700
- Number of grants180
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$7.4 million
Giving in 2024 was down from $356,500 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $356,500 | 1 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $315,700 | 180 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Otefe Foundation Inc 3450 Wilshire Blvd Ste 108-10B, Los Angeles, CA 90010 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (877) 829-5500 |
| What to submit | Otefe.org/apply-for-scholarship/ |
| Deadlines | May 23, 2025 |
| Restrictions | The applicants must show: (1) great aptitude and desire to better the korean american communities in the us and/or the korean communities in the republic of korea or elsewhere in the world and (2) financial hardship. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Otefe Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 101 | $186,000 |
| Virginia | 11 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 11 | $19,500 |
| New York | 12 | $17,500 |
| New Jersey | 8 | $13,500 |
| Georgia | 8 | $13,000 |
| Maryland | 5 | $10,500 |
| Illinois | 6 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $6,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lao Lions Club Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Joshua Haean Park | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Spectrum of Hope | Donation | $3,000 |
| Andy Eunsoo Park | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Beomsoo Park | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Kim
- John Y Kim
- Alex Ko
Questions people ask
Does Otefe Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 23, 2025.
How much does Otefe Foundation Inc give?
$315,700 in tax year 2024, across 180 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Otefe Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Kim (Cfo), John Y Kim (Secretary) and Alex Ko (Ceo).
What does Otefe Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.