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…

We sat down with Sarah Park, who completed her term as KACF Capacity Building Fellow in 2018, to talk about her experience with the fellowship program. She told us about the value of cultural sensitivity and…

“I am Korean American. I am resilience.” Hear these voices from our community.   

Watch this story from Peter Lee, a KACF volunteer and donor.  

Watch how we made a difference in our community in 2016 thanks to our grantee partners and continued support from donors.   

Nearly 1,000 guests gathered at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel for a night of inspiration and laughter at the KACF Gala on November 11th. We had an excellent lineup of speakers including Keynote Speaker, H.E. Mr….

For the past several years, our supporters have been hearing a lot about KACF’s commitment to “capacity building” of our grantee partners. But what does that mean and what does it look like? Please click on…