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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 45-3682002

Open Stewardship Foundation

A private foundation in Los Angeles, CA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 89 grants and $707,000 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Open Stewardship Foundation
1000 Wilshire Blvd 500
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 593-4885
n/a
Form and materials
Applications are accepted by mail or hand delivery and must be accompanied by the application cover sheet, 501 (c)(3) determination letter, signed tax returns for the prior two years, three months of the applicant's most recent bank statements, comprehensive and detailed description of organization overview, and a comprehensive and detailed description of proposed programs, projects, activities, and projected budgets.
Deadlines
All applications must be received or postmarked by november 30.
Restrictions
The following entities are ineligible: political organizations and organizations attempting to influence legislation, for-profit organizations, public media and organizations that will use grants for loans, investments, fundraising events.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $707,000

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $11,160,523
  • Tax year 2024

    $450,500

    Grants listed
    80
    Assets, end of year
    $10,109,569
  • Tax year 2023

    $507,000

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $8,448,172
  • Tax year 2022

    $320,000

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $5,716,236
  • Tax year 2021

    $306,000

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $3,295,109
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,226,000

    Grants listed
    347
    Assets, end of year
    $2,399,991
  • Tax year 2019

    $319,000

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $2,358,035
  • Tax year 2018

    $320,046

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $1,460,130

Grants paid in 2025

89 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Pasadena Community FoundationPasadena, CA

    Relief and recovery fund

    $200,000
  2. JeonhamBuena Park, CA

    Religious

    $50,000
  3. Eastmont Community CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Workforce development

    $20,000
  4. American Wheat (milal) Mission in Southern CaliforniaSanta Fe Springs, CA

    Summer agape camp

    $15,000
  5. Circle of Friends in LoveWalnut, CA

    Summer camp, 5K/10K run insurance

    $15,000
  6. Good Neighbors USATustin, CA

    Homeless/domestic violence shelter

    $15,000
  7. Grace Community ServicesFullerton, CA

    Sharing of change-homeless supportin

    $10,000
  8. Hanmi Family Counseling CenterStanton, CA

    Aging well-senior supportive service

    $10,000
  9. Hope Sight Mission AssociationLos Angeles, CA

    Upgrading educational equipments

    $10,000
  10. Korean American Speical Education CenterSanta Fe Springs, CA

    Intellectual/developmental disabilit

    $10,000
  11. Koreantown Senior & CommunityLos Angeles, CA

    Senior education

    $10,000
  12. Shalom Center for Tree of LifeLos Angeles, CA

    Programs for the low income

    $10,000
  13. Shalom Disability MinistriesLos Angeles, CA

    Serve people affected by disabilitie

    $10,000
  14. Somang SocietyCypress, CA

    Emergency card/general operation

    $10,000
  15. Vision Care Service WestLos Angeles, CA

    Vision camp-eye clinic for low inc

    $8,000
  16. Watered Garden Mission for the Physically ChallangedFullerton, CA

    Program for disabled/nanta class

    $8,000
  17. Asian-American Job Training CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Upgrading educational equipments

    $7,000
  18. Happy VillageLos Angeles, CA

    Jumper distribution for homeless

    $7,000
  19. Home on the Green PasturesTustin, CA

    Providing shelter and protection

    $7,000
  20. Accompany WorldwideLos Angeles, CA

    Help women in need

    $6,000
  21. Eis Family A38Carrollton, TX

    Intellectual/developmental disabilit

    $6,000
  22. Youstar FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Mental health counseling seminar

    $6,000
  23. ABC Education FoundationCerritos, CA

    Promote education

    $5,000
  24. Altogether in LoveBuena Park, CA

    Prioritizing senior's health

    $5,000
  25. Blessed Sacrament Sisters of CharitLos Angeles, CA

    Church and charitable services

    $5,000
  26. Communities Actively Living Indepndent & Free (calif)Los Angeles, CA

    Disabled & senior supporting program

    $5,000
  27. Edenhurst Community CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Senior education

    $5,000
  28. Epicenter FoundationLaguna Hills, CA

    Empower underserved communities

    $5,000
  29. Good Hands FoundationFoothill RNCH, CA

    Free tax report program for low inc

    $5,000
  30. IntellichoiceLewisville, TX

    Tutoring for low income families

    $5,000
  31. Korean American CoalitionLos Angeles, CA

    Mentorship program

    $5,000
  32. Korean American Community Services IncSan Jose, CA

    Social services, transportation

    $5,000
  33. Korean American Family ServicesLos Angeles, CA

    Foster program

    $5,000
  34. Korean American Federation of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Ready k-town program

    $5,000
  35. Korean Resource CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Empower low-income communities

    $5,000
  36. Koreatown Youth & Community CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Mentoring after school program

    $5,000
  37. LNC (love & Care) FoundationSunland, CA

    Homeless ministry, shower truck

    $5,000
  38. Mental Health Family MissionAnaheim, CA

    Intellectual disabilities family

    $5,000
  39. Oasis Center InternationalSanta Ana, CA

    Art education programs

    $5,000
  40. Project KinshipSanta Ana, CA

    Reentry support and counseling

    $5,000
  41. Street CompanyPasadena, CA

    Job training program & communication

    $5,000
  42. The Angeles Dream FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Giving tree shop and education for

    $5,000
  43. The KawaLos Angeles, CA

    Certified nurse assistance training

    $5,000
  44. The Well MissionLos Angeles, CA

    Homeless ministry

    $5,000
  45. Christian Counseling ServiceLos Angeles, CA

    Seminar/counseling mental health

    $4,000
  46. Family Saver CenterCypress, CA

    Healthy marriage education project

    $4,000
  47. Help People in NeedTorrance, CA

    Seniors and nursing home ministry

    $4,000
  48. Hyosarangus MissionBuena Park, CA

    Senior education program

    $4,000
  49. La Mom and Dad MissionLos Angeles, CA

    Senior education

    $4,000
  50. Love in MusicTorrance, CA

    Music lesson for low-income students

    $4,000
  51. Micah Healing MinistryLos Angeles, CA

    Autism/mental program

    $4,000
  52. National Veterans FoundationEncino, CA

    Assist homeless veterans

    $4,000
  53. Pava WorldLos Angeles, CA

    Student leaderhsip/volunteering

    $4,000
  54. South Bay Ko-Am Senior Center IncGardena, CA

    Computer/english class

    $4,000
  55. Texas Milal MissionCarrollton, TX

    Summer camp for people with special

    $4,000
  56. The Korean Senior Citizen Association of San Fernando ValleyNorthridge, CA

    To provide lunch to seniors

    $4,000
  57. The Lock MinistryBrea, CA

    Incarcerated people and families

    $4,000
  58. World Mission UniversityLos Angeles, CA

    Education and ministry training

    $4,000
  59. Being Build TogetherIrvine, CA

    Community development

    $3,000
  60. Beyond BlindnessSanta Ana, CA

    Help visually impaired

    $3,000
  61. Bridgeway Family Life CenterBuena Park, CA

    Counseling psychology program

    $3,000
  62. Cal Give FoundationFullerton, CA

    Educating underpivillaged children

    $3,000
  63. City of Refuge Mission CenterGarden Grove, CA

    Education program for prisoners

    $3,000
  64. Divorce Recovery Ministry IncChino Hills, CA

    Tutoring/mentoring program

    $3,000
  65. DK FoundationDallas, TX

    General philanthropy

    $3,000
  66. Dream Tree Youth Leaders FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Youth leadership development

    $3,000
  67. Eudemonia Medical ServiceSanta Clara, CA

    Community medical services

    $3,000
  68. Father's Table MissionLos Angeles, CA

    Meals & support for homeless

    $3,000
  69. Gift for CommunityBuena Park, CA

    Restoration/health in whole person

    $3,000
  70. Good Seed MissionWoodwide, CA

    Programs for special needs

    $3,000
  71. Green Pastures ForumWestminster, CA

    Promoting christianity

    $3,000
  72. Indivisible ArtsHermosa Beach, CA

    Cultivating creativity through art

    $3,000
  73. Koa Dance FederationLos Angeles, CA

    Dance educational program

    $3,000
  74. Koean American Community CoalitionBrea, CA

    Serve under-served korea community

    $3,000
  75. Korean American Community Center of SF & Bay AreaSan Francisco, CA

    Senior education classes

    $3,000
  76. Korean American Dementia CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Dementia education

    $3,000
  77. Korean American Senior Citizens League - Santa ClaraCampbell, CA

    Senior community support services

    $3,000
  78. Korean American Seniors Association of Orange CountyGarden Grove, CA

    Community services and programs

    $3,000
  79. Korean Language and Culture FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Promote korean culture & speech

    $3,000
  80. New Spring Recovery CenterSunnyvale, CA

    Substance abuse recovery support

    $3,000
  81. North Texas Korean Nurses AssociationCarrollton, TX

    Healthcare networking and support

    $3,000
  82. Northern California Life LineSan Jose, CA

    Provide discounted home phone

    $3,000
  83. Siloam Healing Mission CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Homeless ministry

    $3,000
  84. The Branch of Almond TreeLos Angeles, CA

    Providing skills for youth

    $3,000
  85. UdlaLos Angeles, CA

    Programs for disabled individuals

    $3,000
  86. Women Organizing Resources Knowledge and ServicesLos Angeles, CA

    Affordable housing development

    $3,000
  87. Youth Business AllianceLos Angeles, CA

    Youth entrepreneurship programs

    $3,000
  88. Los Angeles Sinfonietta OrchestraLos Angeles, CA

    Performing arts & music education

    $2,000
  89. Voice of Calling NpoNorthridge, CA

    Education for underserved students

    $2,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $203,00038% of the total
  2. Human services26 grants $155,00029% of the total
  3. Religion6 grants $74,00014% of the total
  4. International aid2 grants $23,0004% of the total
  5. Education3 grants $21,0004% of the total
  6. Arts and culture6 grants $20,0004% of the total
  7. 7 other causes9 grants $42,0008% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California84 grants $686,000
  2. Texas5 grants $21,000

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Brian ChoiCHAIRMAN Hours 0Pay $0
  • Min J KimVICE CHAIRMA Hours 0Pay $0
  • SUNY ChungDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • John Y ByonDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Soh Yun ParkDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Jae ParkDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Sang K OhPRESIDENT & Hours 0Pay $0
  • Jaehyun ParkCFO Hours 0Pay $0
  • Jehwan SeongSECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0

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