Uhl & KK Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Uhl & KK Foundation is a private foundation in Costa Mesa, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $121,517 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$121,517
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $122,620 the year before.
56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $122,620 | 19 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $121,517 | 27 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Uhl & KK 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 Uhl & KK Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $80,507 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $17,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $16,000 |
| New York | 3 | $8,010 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apalf | General support | $25,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service | General support | $15,000 |
| Council of Korean Americans | General support | $15,000 |
| University of California Irvine | General support | $12,500 |
| Ocapica | General support | $10,000 |
| Korean American Community Foundation | General support | $7,500 |
| Mix Academy | General support | $6,583 |
| Dragon Kim Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Shower of Grace | General support | $5,000 |
| Pacific Symphony | General support | $3,200 |
| UCLA School of Law | General support | $2,500 |
| Uci Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| X Undrgrnd | General support | $2,000 |
| Smith College | General support | $2,000 |
| Bowers Museum | General support | $1,100 |
| Women's Chorale of America | General support | $1,000 |
| Newport Beach Public Library Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Discovery Science Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Wise | General support | $1,000 |
| Women's Chorale of America | General support | $580 |
| Searching for Community Events | General support | $500 |
| Individual | General support | $500 |
| New York Working Families - Housing Campaign | General support | $300 |
| Special Olympics | General support | $244 |
| The Met Museum | General support | $210 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | General support | $200 |
| Educate to Power | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Unhui Kim
- Kenneth Kim
Questions people ask
Does Uhl & KK Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Uhl & KK Foundation give?
$121,517 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Uhl & KK Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Unhui Kim (President/Director) and Kenneth Kim (Secretary/Director/Treasur).
What does Uhl & KK Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and arts and culture.