Open Stewardship Foundation
EIN 453682002Total Given 2016–2024
$3.8M
800 grants · $419K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$3K
typical micro grants · $3K–$5K
grant size
22%
balanced · 110/497 multi-year
repeat
$10.1M
Assets (2024)
497
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Stewardship Program
Phone
(213) 593-4865
Deadlines
All applications must be received or postmarked by November 30.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted by mail or hand delivery and must be accompanied by the Application Cover Sheet, 501(c)(3) determination letter, signed tax returns for the prior two years, three months of the Applicant's most recent bank statements, comprehensive and detailed description of organization overview, and a comprehensive and detailed description of proposed programs, projects, activities, and projected budgets.
Restrictions
The following entities are ineligible: political organizations and organizations attempting to influence legislation, for-profit organizations, churches, seminaries, individual and group missionaries, public media, and organizations that will use grants for loans, investments, fundraising events.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $366K | $604K | $526K | 66 |
| 2017 | $272K | $1.1M | $751K | 48 |
| 2018 | $320K | $1.5M | $732K | 62 |
| 2020 | $1.2M | $2.4M | $1.4M | 347 |
| 2021 | $306K | $3.3M | $1.2M | 63 |
| 2022 | $320K | $5.7M | $2.8M | 63 |
| 2023 | $507K | $8.4M | $3.3M | 71 |
| 2024 | $450K | $10.1M | $2.3M | 80 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 800 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$3K
Median
$3K
Average
$5K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$100K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
CO
Christine Oh
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
BC
Brian Choi
8+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
JP
Jaehyun Park
6 yrs
Cfo
JS
Jaehwan Seong
2 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
ED
Ernest Dow
8+ yrs
Director
MK
Min J Kim
8+ yrs
Director
SJ
Soo Hun Jung
8+ yrs
Director
YS
Yong Sin Shin
8+ yrs
Director
BC
Brian Choi
8+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
CO
Christine Oh
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
JP
Jaehyun Park
6 yrs
Cfo
JS
Jaehwan Seong
2 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
YS
Yong Sin Shin
8+ yrs
Director
SJ
Soo Hun Jung
8+ yrs
Director
MK
Min J Kim
8+ yrs
Director
ED
Ernest Dow
8+ yrs
Director
CO
Christine Oh
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
BC
Brian Choi
8+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
SJ
Soo Hun Jung
8+ yrs
Director
MK
Min J Kim
8+ yrs
Director
OK
Ock Hee Kim
6 yrs
Director
SP
Susan Park
6 yrs
Director
ED
Ernest Dow
8+ yrs
Director
JH
Jason Hwang
6 yrs
Director
YS
Yong Sin Shin
8+ yrs
Director
BC
Brian Choi
8+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
CO
Christine Oh
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
MK
Min J Kim
8+ yrs
Director
OK
Ock Hee Kim
6 yrs
Director
SP
Susan Park
6 yrs
Director
ED
Ernest Dow
8+ yrs
Director
JH
Jason Hwang
6 yrs
Director
SJ
Soo Hun Jung
8+ yrs
Director
YS
Yong Sin Shin
8+ yrs
Director
BC
Brian Choi
8+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
CO
Christine Oh
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
JP
Jaehyun Park
6 yrs
Chief Financial Officer
JS
Jay Jehwan Seong
4 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
OK
Ock Hee Kim
6 yrs
Director
SP
Susan Park
6 yrs
Director
ED
Ernest Dow
8+ yrs
Director
JH
Jason Hwang
6 yrs
Director
SJ
Soo Hun Jung
8+ yrs
Director
YS
Yong Sin Shin
8+ yrs
Director
MK
Min J Kim
8+ yrs
Director
BC
Brian Choi
8+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
CO
Christine Oh
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
JP
Jaehyun Park
6 yrs
Chief Financial Officer
JS
Jay Jehwan Seong
4 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
JH
Jason Hwang
6 yrs
Director
ED
Ernest Dow
8+ yrs
Director
MK
Min J Kim
8+ yrs
Director
OK
Ock Hee Kim
6 yrs
Director
SP
Susan Park
6 yrs
Director
YS
Yong Sin Shin
8+ yrs
Director
SJ
Soo Hun Jung
8+ yrs
Director
OK
Ock Hee Kim
6 yrs
Chairwoman
Leadership
CO
Christine Oh
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
BC
Brian Choi
8+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
JP
Jaehyun Park
6 yrs
Chief Financial Officer
JS
Jay Jehwan Seong
4 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
YS
Yong Sin Shin
8+ yrs
Director
ED
Ernest Dow
8+ yrs
Director
JH
Jason Hwang
6 yrs
Director
SJ
Soo Hun Jung
8+ yrs
Director
MK
Min J Kim
8+ yrs
Director
SP
Susan Park
6 yrs
Director
CO
Christine Oh
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
OK
Ock Hee Kim
6 yrs
Chairwoman
Leadership
BC
Brian Choi
8+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
JP
Jaehyun Park
6 yrs
Chief Financial Officer
JS
Jay Jehwan Seong
4 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
ED
Ernest Dow
8+ yrs
Director
JH
Jason Hwang
6 yrs
Director
SJ
Soo Hun Jung
8+ yrs
Director
MK
Min J Kim
8+ yrs
Director
SP
Susan Park
6 yrs
Director
YS
Yong Sin Shin
8+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (800 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unicef | New York, NY | $100,000 | TURKEY EARTHQUAKE DONATION | 2023 |
| Korean American Family Services (KFAM) | Los Angeles, CA | $24,275 | Foster Program/ Fundraising Gala Event | 2016 |
| Circle of Friends in Love | Walnut, CA | $20,000 | Summer Camp, 5k/10k Run, Insurance | 2022 |
| Circle of Friends in Love | Walnut, CA | $20,000 | SUMMER CAMP, 5K/10K RUN INSURANCE | 2023 |
| Circle of Friends in Love | Walnut, CA | $20,000 | SUMMER CAMP, 5K/10K RUN INSURANCE | 2024 |
| American Wheat (Milal) Mission | Santa Fe Springs, CA | $15,000 | SUMMER AGAPE CAMP | 2024 |
| Good Neighbors Usa | Tustin, CA | $15,000 | HOMELESS/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER | 2024 |
| Circle of Friends in Love | Walnut, CA | $15,000 | Summer Camp, 5k/10k Run, Insurance, Concert | 2016 |
| Korean American Family Services (KFAM) | Los Angeles, CA | $15,000 | Foster Program | 2017 |
| The Little Jesus Family LA Inc | Los Angeles, CA | $14,000 | Maintenance facilities | 2016 |
| Xen Media | Los Angeles, CA | $11,000 | Radio Korea Senior Event Sponsor | 2016 |
| American Wheat(Milal) Mission in Southern California | Santa Fe Springs, CA | $10,000 | Agape camp | 2018 |
| Circle of Friends in Love | Walnut, CA | $10,000 | Summer camp, marathon, music healing, program insurance | 2018 |
| Communities Actively Living Independent & Free ( CALIF) | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | Positive Wheels Program | 2018 |
| Hanmi Family Counseling Center | Stanton, CA | $10,000 | Healthy mind program | 2018 |
| Hope Sight Mission Association | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | Automated gate for facility | 2018 |
| Korean American Family Services (KFAM) | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | Foster family program | 2018 |
| Korean American Federation of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | Ready K-town program | 2018 |
| Korean American Special Education Center | Santa Fe Springs, CA | $10,000 | Autism family care project | 2018 |
| Koreatown Senior and Community Center Inc | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | Supports for senior programs | 2018 |
| Livingstone Community Development Corporation | Stanton, CA | $10,000 | Increasing access to oral health care project | 2018 |
| Love In Music | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | Musical lesson programs and annual concert series | 2018 |
| Somang Society | Cerritos, CA | $10,000 | Day care center for people w/ dementia & In-depth end of life education | 2018 |
| Vision Care Service West | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | Free eye exams | 2018 |
| American Wheat(Milal) Mission in Southern California | Santa Fe Springs, CA | $10,000 | Summer Agape Camp | 2020 |