The Korean seniors harmonica class from our grantee partner, the KoreaTown Senior & Community Center, recently made headlines for leading a crowd of thousands in singing the national anthem at the Stanley Cup playoff games. Invited…

On April 9, the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) welcomed nearly 800 Korean American philanthropists, nonprofit leaders, and supporters to its Annual Gala at Cipriani Wall Street. The evening marked KACF’s 23rd anniversary and celebrated the…

The Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) has launched the “Community Learning Series,” a new virtual workshop program designed to share best practices and expertise in fundraising, leadership and talent development, and more. This series will be…

Today, we commemorate the rich history and contributions of Koreans in America, as well as an exciting milestone in KACF’s journey. We’re thrilled to announce our largest grantmaking cycle in our history—committing over $3 million in…

The Korean American Community Foundation’s 4th annual National Convening was held in Koreatown, Los Angeles on September 13. It was the first time that it took place outside of New York City. EVENT SUMMARY The Convening,…

The Korean American Community Foundation’s 7th annual Giving Summit 2024 was held on September 14 in Los Angeles. We were thrilled by the overwhelming response to our first Summit outside of New York City, with a…

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…