Over 150 Korean American Community Foundation supporters and nonprofit and philanthropic leaders from across the U.S. joined us in New York City on November 5 for our 2022 Giving Summit: Philanthropy Reimagined. Back in person for…

We are thrilled to announce that the application is open for those interested in joining KACF’s Associate Board! The Associate Board (AB) is a group of professionals who share the mission of the Korean American Community…

KACF is pleased to announce the members of the 2022 Community Grants Committee! Christine Byun Connie Kim Cyran Dan Ahn Daniella Choi Elliott Chang Estee Kim Grace Chung Howard Han Hyelin Kim Jennifer Hwang Josephine Shin…

KACF invites you to apply to volunteer on the 2022 Community Grants Committee (CGC) and join a growing community of strategic volunteers, activists, and philanthropists who give back better. As members of the CGC, you will work in…

Korean American photographer Juliana Sohn, whose portraits and photo essays have been published in The New York Times, Time, and The Wall Street Journal, has generously donated a family portrait session ($3,300 value) to benefit KACF….

“I believe the experiences our ancestors went through are so relevant to the ways we all interact with the world, even if you grow up removed from these experiences. Uplifting your own community is the catalyst to…

The Korean American Community Foundation is pleased to announce Jeannie Park as the new Chair of its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2022.

The Korean American Community Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the Chi Family Fellowship Program. Undergraduates or recent college graduates are invited to apply to be a Chi Fellow. Working with our Director of Capacity Building…

On April 29, 1992, Los Angeles erupted into violence following the acquittal of four LAPD officers who had been videotaped beating Rodney King, an unarmed Black man. The acquittal, coupled with a controversial verdict in which…

KACF Board Members are leaders in numerous fields. This Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, here’s a snapshot of some of their recent feats. We are proud of their contributions to the world and grateful…

The health and economic crisis of COVID-19 has changed how we live and work. As small businesses, families and individuals face the pandemic’s consequences, nonprofit organizations serving them in the frontlines have also faced tremendous disruption…

KACF is continuing to work with grantee partners in the frontlines to respond strategically to the coronavirus pandemic. The public health emergency has left many without ample time to prepare internal protocols or to transition their…

  The Giving Summit™ explores and celebrates giving in its myriad forms, including volunteering, philanthropy and social enterprise. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a climate of uncertainty for everyone, yet, we have also witnessed…

  The Challenge The high concentration of small business owners in the Korean population has translated to significant economic devastation in our community as shops closed indefinitely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Asian American businesses were already…

  The Challenge The abrupt closure of schools and offices in response to the coronavirus pandemic left many parents overwhelmed with the dual responsibility of providing round-the-clock care and education for their children. Parents who are…