Korean American Buddhist Scholarship Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Korean American Buddhist Scholarship Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fort Lee, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $2,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. 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$2,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$51,556
Giving in 2025 was down from $10,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,000 | 5 | $59,616 |
| 2024 | $10,000 | 10 | $52,334 |
| 2025 | $2,000 | 2 | $51,556 |
How to apply
Korean American Buddhist Scholarship Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Korean American Buddhist Scholarship Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Educational | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Young Sook Choi
- Eric Choi
- Justin Choi
Questions people ask
Does Korean American Buddhist Scholarship Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Korean American Buddhist Scholarship Foundation Inc give?
$2,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Korean American Buddhist Scholarship Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Young Sook Choi (Director), Eric Choi (Director) and Justin Choi (Director).
What does Korean American Buddhist Scholarship Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.