The Chi Family Fellowship Program, endowed by Youngsuk “YS” Chi and Sung Kim, aims to cultivate the next generation of nonprofit and social sector leaders. Chi Fellows train closely with our Capacity Building Team to learn…

For Immediate Release:Thursday, July 25, 2024 The Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) is proud to announce $3 million in grants to strengthen the economic security of the Korean Americans. We invite nonprofits across the United States…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Monday, July 8, 2024 New York, NY – The Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) is thrilled to announce that we have received a one-time, unrestricted grant of $5 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. For more…

The Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sue Kim and Phillip Kim to our Board of Directors effective July 1, 2024.  “As we enter the next chapter of KACF’s growth…

First-of-its-kind national study provides new insights into housing, caregiving, transportation, finance, healthcare access, and social engagement of Korean American seniors. The Korean American Community Foundation is proud to present ‘Toward Better Aging,’ a new national study…

KACF is pleased to welcome eight new members to its Associate Board, a group of community-minded young professionals who serve as ambassadors of the Foundation’s mission, helping to build awareness of issues of economic security and…

The Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) is committing $1.8 million in grants and capacity-building support for nonprofits advancing the economic security of low-income Korean and Asian Americans. This investment will support 35 organizations across the United…

KACF’s inaugural Women’s Luncheonㅡan extension of our Giving Summitㅡbrought together 200 people in New York City on December 1, 2023 to celebrate all the ways that Korean American women are giving back and helping to shape…

The Korean American Community Foundation’s 3rd Annual National Convening of Korean American Nonprofit & Philanthropic Leaders 2023 was held on November 6-7 in New York City.  The convening, the first and largest of its kind bringing…

“One of the draws of this fellowship is that the Fellow gets to see work in the nonprofit sector through the lens of the foundation, grantee, and a consultant. This multifaceted experience allows for a deeper…

We are pleased to announce the members of the 2023 Community Grants Committee: Dan Ahn Alicia Cho Cathy Choi Grace Chung Julie Hahm Lawrence Han Sophia Han Caroline Hong Rebecca Jaye Deborah Jeong Jee Young Kim…

An associate board is a group of young professionals who rally behind an organization and use their own time, experience, and resources to further its mission. While it can be structured in a variety of ways,…

The Challenge: Recruiting and retaining talent have continued to be cited by our grantee partners as one of their major challenges in cultivating the next generation of leadership and ensure smooth organizational transitions. We identified an…

Application Period Open for the Korean American Community Foundation’s2023 National Grants Cycle Funding Opportunity for Nonprofit Organizations Outside of New York and New Jersey; Request for Proposals Briefing to be Held on September 18: kacfny.org/grants The…

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…