Lee Park Foundation
Accepts applications
Lee Park Foundation is a private foundation in Boulder, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $53,100 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,700 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$53,100
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,700
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $5,000 | 1 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $53,100 | 7 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gaeun Kim 2395 Ginny Way, Lafayette, CO 80026 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (201) 914-4652, gaeun.kim@leeparkfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Application for scholarship: we require a personal letter from the applicant which inclues her or his background, educaiton, community service, etc. And why she or he needs scholarship and their future plan. Application for grant: we require background information for the applicant, e.g. Their brochure, financial statements, mission statements, etc. Also, we require its letter showing how it will spend this grant and for what purposes. |
| Deadlines | No deadline. It is open all year long. |
| Restrictions | Qualification for scholarships: 1. Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited four-year educational instituion. 2. The foundation's scholarship selection committee will select scholaship receipients based on factors such as financial need, academic record, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lee Park Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 2 | $21,000 |
| New York | 3 | $16,850 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Korean School of NJ | Education program | $20,000 |
| Denver Scholarship Foundation | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Korean American Community Foundatio | Community service program | $15,000 |
| The Brooklyn Hospital Foundation | Hospital medical service | $1,700 |
| The Lawernceville School | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Trout Unlimited Inc | Community service program | $250 |
| Kacf | Community service program | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Gaeun Kim
- Jai-Yoo Lee
- Hagen Lee
- Soyeon Park
Questions people ask
Does Lee Park Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline. It is open all year long..
How much does Lee Park Foundation give?
$53,100 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,700.
Who runs Lee Park Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gaeun Kim (President), Jai-Yoo Lee (Secretary), Hagen Lee (Treasurer) and Soyeon Park (Trustee).
What does Lee Park Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.