Cheon Am Scholarship Foundation
Accepts applications
Cheon Am Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Northbrook, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3,000 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 | $10,000 | 10 | $0 |
| 2024 | $3,000 | 3 | $0 |
| 2025 | $4,000 | 4 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Cheon Am Scholarship Foundation 3486 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (224) 805-7062, jolee716@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Scholarships are awarded to seminary students and acupuncture students annually in amount of 1,000 for each recipient.the seminary student recipients will be nominated and recommended by pastors or faculty members of respective seminary school.the acupuncture students will be nominated and recommended by respective acupuncture school's presidents or faculty members. Recipients will be decided annually by the board committee and final authorization must be given by the president of the chun am scholarship foundation. |
| Deadlines | November 30 |
| Restrictions | Scholarship are awarded only to seminary and acupuncture students. |
What Cheon Am Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Shinyoun Park | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Lee
- Josephine Lee
- Sun Im
Questions people ask
Does Cheon Am Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 30.
How much does Cheon Am Scholarship Foundation give?
$4,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Cheon Am Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott Lee (President), Josephine Lee (Treasurer) and Sun Im (Secretary).
What does Cheon Am Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.