Kahng Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kahng Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.2 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$62.9 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
39% of its 2025 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 | $1.8 million | 26 | $42.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 24 | $52.2 million |
| 2025 | $2.2 million | 23 | $62.9 million |
How to apply
Kahng 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 Kahng Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $1.7 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $150,000 |
| California | 2 | $120,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $101,500 |
| Texas | 3 | $52,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guggenheim Foundation | For charitable purpose of organization | $1.0 million |
| New York Philharmonic | For charitable purpose of organization | $460,000 |
| Harvard University | For charitable purpose of organization | $150,000 |
| Asian Art Museum | For charitable purpose of organization | $100,000 |
| Whitney Museum | For charitable purpose of organization | $80,000 |
| Australian American Leadership Dialogue Foundation | For charitable purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| Committee for Human Rights in North Korea | For charitable purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| Friends of New Curators Inc | For charitable purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| New Museum of Contemporary Art | For charitable purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| Blanton Museum at Ut Austin | For charitable purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | For charitable purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| Texas State University | For charitable purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| The Institute of Fine Arts at NYU | For charitable purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| Stanford University - Cantor Arts Center | For charitable purpose of organization | $20,000 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | For charitable purpose of organization | $16,500 |
| Korea Music Foundation | For charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| PS1 Contemporary Art Center Inc | For charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| NYU Center for Art Research Alliances | For charitable purpose of organization | $7,500 |
| Museum of Modern Art | For charitable purpose of organization | $7,000 |
| Carnegie Hall | For charitable purpose of organization | $6,000 |
| Ut Austin - School of Fine Arts | For charitable purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Council of Korean Americans | For charitable purpose of organization | $1,500 |
| The Sejong Cultural Society | For charitable purpose of organization | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Kahng
- Choongja Kahng
- Stephen Kahng
Questions people ask
Does Kahng Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kahng Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Kahng Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter Kahng (President), Choongja Kahng (Vice President) and Stephen Kahng (Vice President).
What does Kahng Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.