Sung Tae Kim Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sung Tae Kim Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,179 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $4,179. 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$11,179
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$4,179
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $109,275 the year before.
0% 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 | $197,192 | 9 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $109,275 | 10 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $11,179 | 3 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Sung Tae Kim 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 Sung Tae Kim Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $3,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,179 |
| Kansas | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Central Kitchen | Religious | $4,179 |
| Heung Soon Park | Religious | $4,000 |
| Kjungbo Kej | Religious | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Seonho Ha
- Sung Mi Pak
- Joon Woo Kim
Questions people ask
Does Sung Tae Kim Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sung Tae Kim Foundation give?
$11,179 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Sung Tae Kim Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Seonho Ha (C.e.o.), Sung Mi Pak (Secretary) and Joon Woo Kim (C.f.o.).
What does Sung Tae Kim Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and international.