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The Steve Y Kim Foundation is a private corporation based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. It holds total assets of $21.6M. Annual income is reported at $214K. Total assets have grown from $15M in 2011 to $22.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, The Steve Y Kim Foundation has made 72 grants totaling $6.5M, with a median grant of $16K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.6M in 2020 to $1.2M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $2M, with an average award of $90K. The foundation has supported 39 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New Jersey, Maryland, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The Steve Y Kim Foundation reported 72 individual grants totaling $6.5 million between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $16,250. Half of those grants fell between $10,000 and $30,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $2.0 million. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $1.9 million in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in CA, which received 59 of the 72 grants on record (82 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 5 states. Of its 39 distinct grantees, 44 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Foundation Of Dream Hope Future ($3.8 million), Dream Hope Future Foundation ($950,000) and Bridge To Home Scv ($281,000).
Computed from 72 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 5 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$22K
Average Grant
$139K
Largest Grant
$2M
Based on 19 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Steve Y Kim Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 72 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NJ, MD.
The Steve Y Kim Foundation has distributed a total of $6.5M across 72 grants. The median grant size is $16K, with an average of $90K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $2M.
The Steve Y Kim Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Steve Y Kim Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hwa Seel Lee | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steve Y Kim | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.9M
Total Assets
$22.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$22.2M
Grants Paid
$1.2M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.6M
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: N/A
Total Grants
72
Total Giving
$6.5M
Average Grant
$90K
Median Grant
$16K
Unique Recipients
39
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ScholarshipsSCHOLARSHIP | Dural | $9K | 2023 |
| Circle Of HopeGENERAL | Newhall, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Salvation ArmyDONATION | Santa Clarita, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| Assistance LeagueGENERAL | Santa Clarita, CA | $100K | 2021 |
| Dream Hope Future FoundationSponsorship | Seoul | $950K | 2023 |
| Cal State La FoundationDONATION | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Happy VillageDONATION | Los Angeles, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Yana MinistryGENERAL | Hackensack, NJ | $22K | 2023 |
| Santa Clarita Valley Chamber Of ComSponsorship | Santa Clarita, CA | $11K | 2023 |
| Child Family CenterDONATION | Santa Clarita, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Soroptimist International Of GreatSponsorship | Santa Clarita, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Scv Boys Girls ClubSponsorship | Saugus, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Scv Senior CenterSponsorship | Santa Clarita, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Caleb Mission For The DisabledGENERAL | Bell Gardens, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Exclusively First RespondersGENERAL | Castaic, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Bridge To Home ScvSponsorship | Santa Clarita, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Michael Hoefflin FoundationSponsorship | Santa Clarita, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Homes For FamiliesSponsorship | Woodland Hills, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Hwarang Youth FoundationGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles SymphonyGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Korean Language EducationGENERAL | Pasadena, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Foundation Of Dream Hope FutureSponsorship | Seoul | $1.2M | 2022 |
| Scga Junior Golf FoundationGENERAL | Studio City, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Korean American Scholarship FoundatSCHOLARSHIP | Los Angeles, CA | $21K | 2022 |
| Kkottongnae IncGENERAL | Lynwood, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Metavivor Research And Support IncGENERAL | Annapolis, MD | $15K | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of ScvDONATION | Santa Clarita, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Make The World A Better Place FoundGENERAL | Studio City, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| 2618 Mission IncGENERAL | Teaneck, NJ | $10K | 2022 |
| Global Partners Usa IncGENERAL | Anaheim, CA | $9K | 2022 |
| Kenneth HahnSCHOLARSHIP | Los Angeles, CA | $12K | 2021 |
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