Asian Research Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Asian Research Foundation is a private foundation in Aiea, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $100,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $80,000. 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$100,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $101,309 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $101,309 | 4 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 2 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Asian Research 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 Asian Research Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Hawaii. It also paid $80,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Society for Korean Studies | To support conference and planning activities for this organization which promotes academic dialogue across northeast asia and particularly in korea | $80,000 |
| Center for Korean Studies | To support a conference in korea | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Namsun Song
- Edward Shultz
- Sang Hyop Lee
- Tae-Ung Baik
- Jongsoo Yoon
- Haemi Kwon
Questions people ask
Does Asian Research Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Asian Research Foundation give?
$100,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Asian Research Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Namsun Song (President), Edward Shultz (Vice President/Director), Sang Hyop Lee (Secretary) and Tae-Ung Baik (Treasurer/Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Asian Research Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.