Chanil Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chanil Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $245,704 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$245,704
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $229,500 the year before.
29% of its 2024 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 | $229,500 | 16 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $245,704 | 17 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Chanil 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 Chanil Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $209,204 |
| New York | 4 | $36,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's School | Unrestricted general | $55,000 |
| The Dream Orchestra | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Metropolitian Opera | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange Cnty | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| University of Southern California - la | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| California Polytech State Univ Fdn | Unrestricted general | $12,204 |
| Home on the Green Pastures | Unrestricted general | $12,000 |
| Kasec -Korean American Special Education | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| The Cambridge School | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Orange County | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Hoag Cancer Institute | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | Unrestricted general | $6,500 |
| Enob Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Beethoven Festival Orchestra | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Orange County Fire Benevolent Assoc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Children Today | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Hwy Patrol CHP 11-99 Foundation | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Injoa Kim
- Dean Kim
- Randa Kim
Questions people ask
Does Chanil Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chanil Foundation give?
$245,704 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Chanil Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Injoa Kim (Secretary), Dean Kim (Board Chairman) and Randa Kim (Cfo).
What does Chanil Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.