Kahng Foundation
Invitation OnlyAustin, Texas · EIN 74-2883492 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.2M
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$62.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
86% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guggenheim Foundation | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $1,000,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $460,000 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | For charitable purpose of organization | $150,000 |
| Asian Art Museum | San Francisco, CA | For charitable purpose of organization | $100,000 |
| Whitney Museum | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $80,000 |
| Australian American Leadership Dialogue Foundation | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| Committee for Human Rights in North Korea | Washington, DC | For charitable purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| Friends of New Curators Inc | Washington, DC | For charitable purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| New Museum of Contemporary Art | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| Blanton Museum at Ut Austin | Austin, TX | For charitable purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | For charitable purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| The Institute of Fine Arts at Nyu | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| Stanford University - Cantor Arts Center | Stanford, CA | For charitable purpose of organization | $20,000 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $16,500 |
| Korea Music Foundation | Nyack, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Ps1 Contemporary Art Center Inc | Long Island City, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Nyu Center for Art Research Alliances | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $7,500 |
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $7,000 |
| Carnegie Hall | New York, NY | For charitable purpose of organization | $6,000 |
| Ut Austin - School of Fine Arts | Austin, TX | For charitable purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Council of Korean Americans | Washington, DC | For charitable purpose of organization | $1,500 |
| The Sejong Cultural Society | Glenview, IL | For charitable purpose of organization | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,171,500 | 23 |
| 2024 | $1,837,005 | 24 |
| 2023 | $1,776,046 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641049349100024
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2883492
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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