For years, we have grown alongside one another—deeply rooted in our communities and connected by a shared purpose: mobilizing Korean Americans to give and invest collectively in a stronger future. Over time, our partnership has deepened through joint initiatives, shared investments, and ongoing conversations about emerging needs. Through this work, it became clear that we are aligned not only in mission, but in the long‑term impact we aspire to make together.

Today, we are taking an important step forward together: The Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) and the Korean American Community Foundation of San Francisco (KACF-SF) are merging to form one unified national organization.

This next chapter builds on what you have helped to make possible. Together, our organizations have invested more than $24 million in our communities, making an impact on the lives of tens of thousands of individuals and families. We will build on this momentum to do even more.

Grounded in our shared belief that lasting impact is built on strong local roots and a more connected national approach, we are committed to deepening our support for nonprofits by increasing access to funding and resources within and beyond their immediate communities, while facilitating learning and collaboration across the country.

What matters most will remain unchanged: our focus on serving those facing the greatest barriers to economic security, our commitment to supporting community-based organizations, and our belief in the power of community-building and collective giving. 

The unified organization will operate as the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF). Kyung B. Yoon will serve as President and CEO, and leadership and governance will combine both organizations’ board and staff teams to ensure continuity and shared stewardship. We will serve as Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors as the organization moves forward. Most importantly, we are committed to ensuring that there will be no disruption to existing programs, partnerships, or commitments to our valued partners and donors.

What excites us most is not the scale of what we are becoming, but what we are becoming together—one community, building something larger than any of us could create alone.

Thank you for your support. We look forward to sharing more details about the merger in the weeks ahead as this next chapter continues to take shape. 

With Gratitude,

Jeannie Park
Board Chair, KACF

Sung Jin Ingriselli
Board Chair, KACF-SF