Philanthropic Network of Washington DC

The Philanthropic Network of Washington DC (PNDC) is an community of donors leading efforts to foster a culture of giving among Korean Americans to advance KACF’s mission in the Greater Washington area. Members pool their giving and make collectively invest in local nonprofit organizations addressing economic insecurity in the Korean and wider Asian American communities.

Steering Committee

  • Jeanne Choi
  • Ellen Kim
  • Yekyu Kim
  • Lucy Lee
  • Sohyeon Lee

Founding Members

  • Grace Becker
  • Jeanne Choi
  • Elizabeth Sanghee Kim
  • Ellen Kim
  • Jina Kim
  • Mark Kim
  • Paul Kim
  • Stephen Kim
  • Yekyu Kim
  • Lucy Lee
  • Sohyeon Lee
  • Jill Park

In 2023, KACF awarded its first grants to nonprofits in the Greater Washington area. Three organizations out of the Foundation’s thirty-five current grantee partners have been awarded funding totaling over $100,000 made possible by the leadership and efforts of the PNDC:

If you are interested in learning about how to get involved with the PNDC, contact Brennan Gang at brennan@kacfny.org.

Korean American Community Foundation
135 East 64th Street, New York, NY 10065
Phone: 332-265-0508