Podonamu Mission
Preselected recipients only
Podonamu Mission is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$70,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$171,033
Giving in 2025 was down from $80,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $70,000 | 14 | $145,071 |
| 2024 | $80,000 | 16 | $162,203 |
| 2025 | $70,000 | 14 | $171,033 |
How to apply
Podonamu Mission 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 Podonamu Mission funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | College tuition / living exp | $5,000 |
| Individual | College tuition / living exp | $5,000 |
| Individual | College tuition / living exp | $5,000 |
| Individual | College tuition / living exp | $5,000 |
| Individual | College tuition / living exp | $5,000 |
| Individual | College tuition/living exp | $5,000 |
| Individual | College tuition/living exp | $5,000 |
| Individual | College tuition/living exp | $5,000 |
| Individual | College tuition/living exp | $5,000 |
| Individual | College tuition/living exp | $5,000 |
| Individual | College tuition/living exp | $5,000 |
| Individual | College tuition/living exp | $5,000 |
| Individual | College tuition/living exp | $5,000 |
| Individual | College tuition/living exp | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Ban Kim
- Yongduk Lee
- Youngsuk Kim
Questions people ask
Does Podonamu Mission accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Podonamu Mission give?
$70,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Podonamu Mission?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter Ban Kim (President), Yongduk Lee (Secretary) and Youngsuk Kim (Cfo).
What does Podonamu Mission fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.