Kang Dream Foundation
EIN 900917579Total Given 2017–2024
$1.7M
198 grants · $216K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$3K
typical micro grants · $3K–$5K
grant size
47%
supporter · 49/104 multi-year
repeat
$7.9M
Assets (2024)
104
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
KEVIN C KANG
Phone
(323) 267-8222
Deadlines
JULY 20TH
How to Apply
A GRANT APPLICATION PREPARED BY KANG DREAM FOUNDATION IS USED TO REQUEST A GRANT. THE GRANT APPLICATION CONSISTS OF GRANTEE'S INFORMATION, PURPOSE OF GRANT, BACKGROUND ORGANIZATION, FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTIONS. GRANTEE'S INFORMATION INCLUDES GRANTEE'S NAME, CONTACT INFORMATION AND PROJECT NAME. IN 'PURPOSE OF GRANT' SECTION, THE GRANTEE SHOULD EXPLAIN THE PROJECT IN DATAILS SUCH AS THE TYPE OF PROJECT, EXPECTATION AFTER RECEIVING THE GRANT, THE TIMETABLE OR WORK PLAN FOR THE PROJECT, ETC. THE GRANTEE ALSO DESCRIBES THE PURPOSES AND HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION, LIST OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ALL STAFFS, ANY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS TO BRING TO THE PROJECT AND REPRESENTATIVE LIST OF OTHER DONORS TO THE GRANTEE. MOREOVER, THE FOUNDATION REQUESTS A LINE ITEM BUDGET FOR THE TOTAL PROJECT, ANY PLAN FOR CONTINUING THE PROJECT OR AFTER THE REQUESTED GRANT FUNDS EXPIRE, ANY OTHER INFORMATION OF THOSE WHO INVOLVE THE PROJECT, THE GRANTEE ORGANIZATI
Restrictions
ONCE GRANTS ARE DISTRIBUTED, EACH GRANTEE SHALL EXECUTE A KANG DREAM FOUNDATION GRANT AGREEMENT AS A CONDITION OF GRANT ACCEPTANCE. PERIODIC REPORTS OF THE USE OF FUNDS WILL BE DUE EVERY 6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF DISTRIBUTION IF FUNDS ARE NOT DEPLETED AND A FINAL REPORT OF THE USE OF FUNDS AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROJECT. HOWEVER, IF THE GRANTS/LOANS/DISTRIBUTIONS ARE LESS THAN $5,000, SUCH REPORT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ANNUALLY TO THE FOUNDATION BY SEPTEMBER 30 OF THE YEAR FOLLOWING THE GRANT.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $252K | $5.4M | $3.1M | 35 |
| 2018 | $281K | $5.3M | $531K | 31 |
| 2019 | N/A | $5.4M | $527K | N/A |
| 2020 | $221K | $5.8M | $51K | 31 |
| 2022 | $357K | $6.1M | $1.3M | 33 |
| 2023 | $303K | $6.1M | $-7K | 36 |
| 2024 | $313K | $7.9M | $1.3M | 32 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 198 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$3K
Median
$3K
Average
$9K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$125K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
KK
Kevin Kang
President
Leadership
DK
Daniel Kang
Treasurer
Leadership
CK
Christin Y Kang
Secretary
Leadership
JK
Janet Kang
Director
SS
Sarah Shin
Director
BH
Boomi Han
Director
KK
Kevin Kang
President
Leadership
DK
Daniel Kang
Treasurer
Leadership
CK
Christin Y Kang
Secretary
Leadership
BH
Boomi Han
Director
SS
Sarah Shin
Director
JK
Janet Kang
Director
KK
Kevin Kang
President
Leadership
DK
Daniel Kang
Treasurer
Leadership
CK
Christin Y Kang
Secretary
Leadership
JK
Janet Kang
Director
SS
Sarah Shin
Director
BH
Boomi Han
Director
KK
Kevin C Kang
President
Leadership
DK
Daniel Kang
Treasurer
Leadership
CK
Christin Y Kang
Secretary
Leadership
JK
Janet Kang
Director
BH
Boomi Han
Director
SK
Sarah Kang
Director
KK
Kevin C Kang
President
Leadership
DK
Daniel Kang
Treasurer
Leadership
CK
Christin Y Kang
Secretary
Leadership
SK
Sarah Kang
Director
JK
Janet Kang
Director
BH
Boomi Han
Director
KK
Kevin C Kang
President
Leadership
DK
Daniel Kang
Cfo
CK
Christin Y Kang
Secretary
Leadership
SK
Sarah Kang
Director
JK
Janet Kang
Director
KK
Kevin C Kang
President
Leadership
DK
Daniel Kang
Cfo
CK
Christin Y Kang
Secretary
Leadership
SK
Sarah Kang
Director
JK
Janet Kang
Director
Grants Awarded (198 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back to Eden World Mission | Los Angeles, CA | $125,000 | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | 2017 |
| United Way of Greater Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | $100,000 | CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION - GENERAL | 2018 |
| Korean American Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $100,000 | CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | 2022 |
| Back to Eden World Mission | Los Angeles, CA | $85,000 | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | 2018 |
| Scholarship Overseas | Loma Linda, CA | $81,800 | SUPPORT OVERSEA SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| Korean American Federation | Los Angeles, CA | $72,200 | CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | 2024 |
| Sosa (Safe From Online Sex Abuse) | New Haven, CT | $65,500 | CHARITIABLE ORGANIZATION | 2023 |
| Korean American Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $60,200 | CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | 2023 |
| Koreatown Youth and Community Center | Los Angeles, CA | $55,000 | PUBLIC CHARITY | 2020 |
| The American Wheat Mission Dba Milal Mission | Santa Fe Springs, CA | $42,000 | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | 2020 |
| Koreatown Youth Community Center | Los Angeles, CA | $39,100 | PUBLIC CHARITY | 2022 |
| The American Wheat Mission | Santa Fe Springs, CA | $30,500 | CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | 2024 |
| Korean American National Museum | Los Angeles, CA | $30,000 | MUSEUM - EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION | 2020 |
| Korean American Federation of La | Los Angeles, CA | $29,500 | ASIAN HATE CRIME | 2022 |
| The American Wheat Mission | Santa Fe Springs, CA | $29,300 | CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | 2023 |
| Glendale Korean Sda Church | Los Angeles, CA | $26,600 | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | 2022 |
| Korean American National Museum | Los Angeles, CA | $20,000 | MUSEUM - EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION | 2017 |
| Back to Eden World Mission | Los Angeles, CA | $18,000 | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | 2020 |
| Koreatown Youth Community Center | Los Angeles, CA | $17,600 | PUBLIC CHARITY | 2023 |
| South Bay Korean Adventist Church | Torrance, CA | $17,000 | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | 2022 |
| Mission for Tomorrow | Loma Linda, CA | $15,000 | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | 2022 |
| The American Wheat Mission | Santa Fe Springs, CA | $10,300 | CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | 2022 |
| Pava World | Los Angeles, CA | $10,200 | PUBLIC CHARITY | 2024 |
| Koreatown Senior Community Center | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | SENIOR AND COMMUNITY CENTER | 2022 |
| Glory Sahmyook Irvine | Irvine, CA | $10,000 | SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |