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The Hyun Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only La Jolla, California · EIN 261609948

The Hyun Family Foundation is a private foundation in La Jolla, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $3,250 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.

Giving in 2025 was down from $22,500 the year before.

100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$20,0001$29,758
2024$22,5001$71,610
2025$6,5002$410,917

How to apply

The Hyun Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Hyun Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$6,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Mayfield Jr School
Pasadena, CA
General support$5,000
USC
Los Angeles, CA
General support$1,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Hyun Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Hyun Family Foundation give?

$6,500 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $3,250.

Who runs The Hyun Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Noel Hyun (President).

What does The Hyun Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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