United Korea Foundation
Accepts applications
United Korea Foundation is a private foundation in Fullerton, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $4,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$15,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$4,500
- Assets$291,932
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,000 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 | $15,600 | 10 | $0 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 3 | $258,912 |
| 2025 | $15,500 | 9 | $291,932 |
How to apply
| Contact | Hyung Joon Kim 621 Brookline Place, Fullerton, CA 92835 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (714) 319-3532, kimy8181@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Request are accepted anytime. Notice approval or rejection of request for additional information usually in 2 months. |
| Deadlines | See above |
| Restrictions | Reference is given to college or higher education charitable organization culture religious organization once a year except unusual situations |
What United Korea Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $14,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Kgaasc | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hyung J Kim
- Lydia Y Kim
- Edward Y Kim
Questions people ask
Does United Korea Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See above.
How much does United Korea Foundation give?
$15,500 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs United Korea Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Hyung J Kim (President), Lydia Y Kim (Secretary) and Edward Y Kim (Cfo).
What does United Korea Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.