Brian & Joo Won Kaser Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyOverland Park, Kansas · EIN 83-2726135 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$119K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $15,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
85% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Boys and Girls Club | Kansas City, MO | General purpose | $90,000 |
| Church of the Resurrection | Overland Park, KS | General purpose | $15,500 |
| Illinois College of Optometry | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Kansas City Free Eye Clinic | Kansas City, MO | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Sheffield Place | Kansas City, MO | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Breakthrough for Juvenile Diabetes | New York, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | General purpose | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $119,250 | 7 |
| 2023 | $109,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601209349100905
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2726135
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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