The Steve Y Kim Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 95-4748701

Foundation Overview

Based in Los Angeles, CA, The Steve Y Kim Foundation has awarded 174 grants totaling $17,825,342 to organizations in California, Illinois and 4 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $3,780,000, with a median award of $16,250.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$17,825,342
Total Assets
$0
Median Grant (all grants)
$16,250

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
2
Median Grant
$370,000
% Median Grant Growth
+3600% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Limited Sample: 0%

2 total grants. Insufficient data for reliable pattern analysis. Foundation may be highly selective or recently established.

Geographic Focus
California

80% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Santa Clarita (39%), Los Angeles (22%), Newhall (6%).

Funding Trajectory
-82%

Declining funding trend with 82% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + Education

Dual focus on general purposes (71%) and education, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Steve Y Kim Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Dream Hope Future Foundation $720,000 Seoul, SEOUL, KS Sponsorship 2024
Global Medical Missions Alliance $20,000 Fountain Valley, CA, US General 2024
Dream Hope Future Foundation $950,000 Seoul, SEOUL, KS Sponsorship 2023
Soroptimist International Of Great $10,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2023
Scv Boys Girls Club $10,000 Saugus, CA, US Sponsorship 2023
Santa Clarita Valley Chamber Of Com $11,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2023
Scv Senior Center $10,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2023
Michael Hoefflin Foundation $5,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2023
Bridge To Home Scv $10,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2023
Homes For Families $5,000 Woodland Hills, CA, US Sponsorship 2023
Child Family Center $10,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Donation 2023
Happy Village $30,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Donation 2023
Cal State La Foundation $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Donation 2023
Circle Of Hope $7,500 Newhall, CA, US General 2023
Los Angeles Symphony $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General 2023
Scholarships $9,469 Dural, Foreign, AS Scholarship 2023
Exclusively First Responders $10,000 Castaic, CA, US General 2023
Caleb Mission For The Disabled $10,000 Bell Gardens, CA, US General 2023
Hwarang Youth Foundation $4,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General 2023
Korean Language Education $2,000 Pasadena, CA, US General 2023
Yana Ministry $22,090 Hackensack, NJ, US General 2023
Dream Hope Future Foundation $950,000 Seoul, SEOUL, KS Sponsorship 2023
Soroptimist International Of Great $10,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2023
Scv Boys Girls Club $10,000 Saugus, CA, US Sponsorship 2023
Santa Clarita Valley Chamber Of Com $11,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2023
Scv Senior Center $10,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2023
Michael Hoefflin Foundation $5,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2023
Bridge To Home Scv $10,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2023
Homes For Families $5,000 Woodland Hills, CA, US Sponsorship 2023
Child Family Center $10,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Donation 2023
Happy Village $30,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Donation 2023
Cal State La Foundation $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Donation 2023
Circle Of Hope $7,500 Newhall, CA, US General 2023
Los Angeles Symphony $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General 2023
Scholarships $9,469 Dural, Foreign, AS Scholarship 2023
Exclusively First Responders $10,000 Castaic, CA, US General 2023
Caleb Mission For The Disabled $10,000 Bell Gardens, CA, US General 2023
Hwarang Youth Foundation $4,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General 2023
Korean Language Education $2,000 Pasadena, CA, US General 2023
Yana Ministry $22,090 Hackensack, NJ, US General 2023
Foundation Of Dream Hope Future $1,200,000 Seoul, SEOUL, KS Sponsorship 2022
Scv Boys Girls Club $30,000 Saugus, CA, US Sponsorship 2022
Santa Clarita Valley Chamber Of Com $6,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2022
Michael Hoefflin Foundation $10,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2022
Bridge To Home Scv $100,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2022
Homes For Families $20,000 Woodland Hills, CA, US Sponsorship 2022
Child Family Center $25,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Donation 2022
Korean American Scholarship Foundat $21,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Scholarship 2022
Happy Village $17,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Donation 2022
Salvation Army $30,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Donation 2022
Cal State La Foundation $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Donation 2022
Family Promise Of Scv $10,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Donation 2022
Circle Of Hope $14,000 Newhall, CA, US General 2022
Global Partners Usa Inc $8,800 Anaheim, CA, US General 2022
Kkottongnae Inc $20,000 Lynwood, CA, US General 2022
Los Angeles Symphony $6,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General 2022
Metavivor Research And Support Inc $15,000 Annapolis, MD, US General 2022
Make The World A Better Place Found $10,000 Studio City, CA, US General 2022
Scga Junior Golf Foundation $50,000 Studio City, CA, US General 2022
2618 Mission Inc $10,000 Teaneck, NJ, US General 2022
Scholarships $23,759 Dural, Foreign, AS Scholarship 2022
Foundation Of Dream Hope Future $1,200,000 Seoul, SEOUL, KS Sponsorship 2022
Scv Boys Girls Club $30,000 Saugus, CA, US Sponsorship 2022
Santa Clarita Valley Chamber Of Com $6,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2022
Michael Hoefflin Foundation $10,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2022
Bridge To Home Scv $100,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2022
Homes For Families $20,000 Woodland Hills, CA, US Sponsorship 2022
Child Family Center $25,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Donation 2022
Korean American Scholarship Foundat $21,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Scholarship 2022
Happy Village $17,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Donation 2022
Salvation Army $30,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Donation 2022
Cal State La Foundation $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Donation 2022
Family Promise Of Scv $10,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Donation 2022
Circle Of Hope $14,000 Newhall, CA, US General 2022
Global Partners Usa Inc $8,800 Anaheim, CA, US General 2022
Kkottongnae Inc $20,000 Lynwood, CA, US General 2022
Los Angeles Symphony $6,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General 2022
Metavivor Research And Support Inc $15,000 Annapolis, MD, US General 2022
Make The World A Better Place Found $10,000 Studio City, CA, US General 2022
Scga Junior Golf Foundation $50,000 Studio City, CA, US General 2022
2618 Mission Inc $10,000 Teaneck, NJ, US General 2022
Scholarships $23,759 Dural, Foreign, AS Scholarship 2022
Foundation Of Dream Hope Future $1,200,000 Seoul, SEOUL, KS Sponsorship 2022
Scv Boys Girls Club $30,000 Saugus, CA, US Sponsorship 2022
Santa Clarita Valley Chamber Of Com $6,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2022
Michael Hoefflin Foundation $10,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2022
Bridge To Home Scv $100,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2022
Homes For Families $20,000 Woodland Hills, CA, US Sponsorship 2022
Child Family Center $25,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Donation 2022
Korean American Scholarship Foundat $21,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Scholarship 2022
Happy Village $17,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Donation 2022
Salvation Army $30,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Donation 2022
Cal State La Foundation $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Donation 2022
Family Promise Of Scv $10,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Donation 2022
Circle Of Hope $14,000 Newhall, CA, US General 2022
Global Partners Usa Inc $8,800 Anaheim, CA, US General 2022
Kkottongnae Inc $20,000 Lynwood, CA, US General 2022
Los Angeles Symphony $6,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General 2022
Metavivor Research And Support Inc $15,000 Annapolis, MD, US General 2022
Make The World A Better Place Found $10,000 Studio City, CA, US General 2022
Scga Junior Golf Foundation $50,000 Studio City, CA, US General 2022
2618 Mission Inc $10,000 Teaneck, NJ, US General 2022
Scholarships $23,759 Dural, Foreign, AS Scholarship 2022
Foundation Of Dream Hope Future $500,000 Seoul, SEOUL, KS Sponsorship 2021
Scv Boys Girls Club $30,000 Saugus, CA, US Sponsorship 2021
Santa Clarita Valley Chamber Of Com $20,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2021
Bridge To Home Scv $171,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2021
Homes For Families $10,000 Woodland Hills, CA, US Sponsorship 2021
Child Family Center $15,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Donation 2021
Korean American Scholarship Foundat $42,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Scholarship 2021
Happy Village $57,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Donation 2021
Walden University $5,570 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Assistance League $100,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US General 2021
Circle Of Hope $7,500 Newhall, CA, US General 2021
Kenneth Hahn $12,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Scholarship 2021
Golden Valley High School Baseball $3,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US General 2021
Foundation Of Dream Hope Future $2,050,000 Seoul, SEOUL, KS Sponsorship 2020
Soroptimist International Of Great $10,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2020
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundat $50,000 Valencia, CA, US Sponsorship 2020
Korean American Family Service $140,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Sponsorship 2020
Scv Boys Girls Club $23,000 Saugus, CA, US Sponsorship 2020
Santa Clarita Valley Chamber Of Com $5,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2020
Scv Senior Center $12,250 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2020
Michael Hoefflin Foundation $22,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2020
Ateneo De Manila University $4,191 Loyola Heights, Quezon City, RP Scholarship 2020
Homes For Families $20,000 Woodland Hills, CA, US Sponsorship 2020
Child Family Center $10,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Donation 2020
Korean American Scholarship Foundat $21,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Scholarship 2020
Happy Village $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Donation 2020
Salvation Army $30,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Donation 2020
Unsw Global Pty Limited $28,900 Kensington, KENSINGTON, AS Scholarship 2020
World Central Kitchen Inc $10,000 Washington, DC, US Donation 2020
Cal State La Foundation $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Donation 2020
Family Promise Of Scv $30,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Donation 2020
William S Hart Education Foundation $100,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Donation 2020
Foundation Of Dream Hope Future $1,000,000 Seoul, SEOUL, KS Sponsorship 2018
The Hongkong Univ Of Science Techno $17,805 Kowloon, HONG KONG, HK Scholarship 2018
Uc Santa Barbara $17,798 Santa Barbara, CA, US Scholarship 2018
Soroptimist International Of Great $14,500 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2018
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundat $50,000 Valencia, CA, US Sponsorship 2018
Korean American Family Service $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Sponsorship 2018
Mpak Inc $20,000 Tustin, CA, US Sponsorship 2018
Lakewood Family Ymca $3,000 Lakewood, CA, US Sponsorship 2018
Scv Boys Girls Club $38,580 Newhall, CA, US Sponsorship 2018
Santa Clarita Valley Chamber Of Com $5,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2018
Scv Senior Center $105,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2018
Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley $50,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2018
Castaic Lions Charity Foundation $3,000 Stevenson Ranch, CA, US Sponsorship 2018
Kcbc America $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Sponsorship 2018
Michael Hoefflin Foundation $9,250 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2018
Ateneo De Manila University $2,090 Loyola Heights, Quezon City, RP Scholarship 2018
Bridge To Home Scv $7,500 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2018
Child And Family Center $25,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2018
College Of The Canyons Foundation $50,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2018
Korean American Volunteer Corps $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Sponsorship 2018
Santa Clarita Valley Family Ymca $2,500 Valencia, CA, US Sponsorship 2018
The Hongkong Univ Of Science Techno $29,759 Kowloon, HONG KONG, HK Scholarship 2017
Uc Santa Barbara $7,729 Santa Barbara, CA, US Scholarship 2017
Yanbian Univ Of Science And Technol $246,000 Yanbian, JILIN SHENG, CH Scholarship 2017
Children Of Light Church $8,000 Seoul, SEOUL, KS Sponsorship 2017
Domestic Violence Center Of Scv $10,000 Newhall, CA, US Sponsorship 2017
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundat $50,000 Valencia, CA, US Sponsorship 2017
Korean American Family Service $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Sponsorship 2017
Mpak Inc $10,000 Tustin, CA, US Sponsorship 2017
Santa Clarita Valley Family Ymca $15,000 Valencia, CA, US Sponsorship 2017
Scv Boys Girls Club $20,125 Newhall, CA, US Sponsorship 2017
Scv Committee On Aging Inc $1,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2017
Scv Senior Center $50,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2017
Triump Foundation $25,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Sponsorship 2017
Foundation Of Dream Hope Future $3,780,000 Seoul, SEOUL, KS Sponsorship 2016
The Hongkong Univ Of Science Techno $9,101 Kowloon, HONG KONG, HK Scholarship 2016
University Of Arizona $15,000 Tucson, AZ, US Scholarship 2016
Uc Santa Barbara $21,599 Santa Barbara, CA, US Scholarship 2016
Yanbian Univ Of Science And Technol $327,300 Yanbian, JILIN SHENG, CH Scholarship 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 95-4748701
Website N/A
Address 3530 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 310 Los Angeles, CA 90010-2330

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Steve Y Kim Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Steve Y Kim
Secretary Hwa Seel Lee

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.