Korean Charities in California

Serving the Oakland, CA area and the broader Bay Area region, the Korean American Community Foundation of San Francisco exists to build a vibrant, healthy, and empowered Korean American community. At its core, KACF-SF is rooted in the belief that all Korean Americans deserve the opportunity to thrive and live empowered lives. The foundation represents a commitment to creating meaningful connections and fostering a sense of belonging within the community. KACF-SF works alongside grantee partners who share a vision of strengthening the social fabric and addressing critical needs facing Korean Americans in Oakland and throughout the Bay Area. The organization's mission extends beyond financial support—it's about building relationships, sharing knowledge, and creating pathways for community members to achieve greater self-sufficiency and wellbeing. By investing in local organizations and grassroots initiatives, KACF-SF demonstrates its dedication to long-term community development. The foundation takes pride in witnessing the transformative impact of collaborative efforts and the accomplishments achieved by its partners. KACF-SF recognizes that a thriving Korean American community benefits from sustained investment, genuine partnerships, and a deep understanding of community needs. As a trusted resource in Oakland and the Bay Area, the foundation continues to champion initiatives that celebrate Korean American culture, address health disparities, and create opportunities for all community members to live with dignity and purpose.

Korean American Foundation serves the Los Angeles, CA community as a mission-driven philanthropic organization founded by grateful Korean Americans committed to giving back to society's most vulnerable members. Established in 2018, KAF emerged from a shared vision among community leaders who recognized both the blessings of life in America and the responsibility to support those facing hardship, particularly within the Korean American community. The Foundation operates on the principle that while philanthropic interests serve all peoples, Korean Americans—often overlooked due to the misleading model minority myth—deserve focused attention and resources. KAF's vision encompasses a Korean American community that embraces philanthropy rooted in cultural traditions, recognizes the inherent dignity of all people, and creates a legacy of enduring change. With seven years of service since 2018, the Foundation has distributed significant resources to community-based organizations addressing real poverty, suffering, and unmet needs within the Korean American population. Led by accomplished volunteer board members and a dedicated management team, KAF maintains unwavering commitment to transparency, integrity, and efficiency in every charitable dollar entrusted to the organization. The Foundation celebrates the contributions of its founding chairman, Dr. Myung Ki Hong, whose lifelong dedication to community harmony and cultural diversity inspired KAF's creation. Today, serving Los Angeles's vibrant Korean American community, KAF continues honoring this legacy through strategic grant-making and philanthropic leadership.

Founded in 1983 by immigrant Korean women inspired by the vision of Dr. Tae Young Lee, Korea's pioneering female attorney and women's rights advocate, Korean American Family Services emerged from a commitment to supporting families devastated by economic hardship and immigration stress in the Los Angeles area. What began as a grassroots response to community need has evolved into a respected organization with a dedicated team of multilingual staff and volunteers who personally understand the immigrant family experience. The organization's deep roots in the Korean American community, combined with its bicultural expertise, enable it to respond to clients with innate sensitivity and cultural awareness. Korean American Family Services represents more than four decades of continuous service, built on the foundation that families deserve access to quality, culturally appropriate support during their most challenging moments. The organization's passionate commitment to serving women, children, immigrants, and vulnerable families reflects its original mission of offering hope and help to those navigating the complexities of adaptation and trauma. Based in Los Angeles, Korean American Family Services stands as a testament to immigrant resilience and community solidarity, providing not just services but a genuine safety net rooted in understanding and compassion.