Youngbum Song Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Youngbum Song Foundation is a private foundation in Sun Valley, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $400,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$400,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $360,000 the year before.
16% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $380,000 | 20 | $0 |
| 2024 | $360,000 | 18 | $0 |
| 2025 | $400,000 | 19 | $0 |
How to apply
Youngbum Song 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 Youngbum Song Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $380,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Korean American Coalition | Charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Korean American Scholarship Foundat | Charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| UCLA Center for Korean Studies | Charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| USC Korean Studies Institute | Charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Uci Center for Critical Korean Studies | Charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Korean American Foundation | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Uc Riverside Foundation | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Korean Resource Center | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Korean American Womens Association | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Korean American Special Education Center | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Koreatown Youth and Community Center | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Korean American Family Services | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Koreatown Senior & Community Center Inc | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Friends of North Korean Refugees in Minnesota | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Mission to Promote Adoption of Kids | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Youstar Foundation | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Home of the Green Pasture | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Koreatown Immigrant Workers Alliance (Kiwa) | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Crestview Preparatory School | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Young B Song
- Julie K Song
- Grace Song
Questions people ask
Does Youngbum Song Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Youngbum Song Foundation give?
$400,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Youngbum Song Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Young B Song (President), Julie K Song (Secretary) and Grace Song (Cfo).
What does Youngbum Song Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and community development.