Shemastella Foundation
Historical FunderIrvine, California · EIN 65-1320584 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $26,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KI HONG PARK |
|---|---|
| Address | 113 HEATHER MIST, IRVINE CA 92618 |
| KI.PARK@HUBINTRNATIONAL.COM | |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATION WITH NAME & PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daesalim USA | Cherry Valley, CA | Catholic mission | $700,000 |
| Sisters of Mary Boystown | Lanham, MD | Catholic mission | $500,000 |
| Kkotdongnae Inc | Lakewood, CA | Catholic mission | $300,000 |
| Korean American Special Education | Anaheim, CA | Disabilities education | $223,346 |
| Korea Hope Foundation | Irvine, CA | Charitable contribution | $200,000 |
| Dosan Memorial Foundation of Americ | Cerritos, CA | To honor korean independence activis | $40,000 |
| St Thomas Korean Catholic Center | Anaheim, CA | Catholic mission | $26,000 |
| Christus Retreat | Westminster, CA | Catholic mission | $25,000 |
| Spirit Filled Heart Ministry | Irvine, CA | Catholic mission | $15,000 |
| Charitable Foundation of African Ca | Torrance, CA | Catholic mission | $12,600 |
| Solph | Buena Park, CA | Catholic mission | $12,500 |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Ch | Clinton, MD | Medical mission | $10,000 |
| Korean Martyrs Catholic Center | Westerminster, CA | Catholic mission | $7,000 |
| Madison House Youth Center | Yakima, WA | Catholic mission for youth | $4,000 |
| Spectrum of Hope Foundation | Fullerton, CA | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Medi2koreacom | Garden Grove, CA | Airline ticket donation for kmcc | $2,109 |
| Onesimus Ministry | Buena Park, CA | Christian mission | $2,000 |
| Sarang Community Church | Anaheim, CA | Christian mission | $2,000 |
| Hufs Lagceo | Los Angeles, CA | Lagceo development fund | $1,000 |
| Korean Catholic Cursilla Movement | Buena Park, CA | Catholic mission | $1,000 |
| Oba Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Lapd fundraising donation | $1,000 |
| Pacific American Volunteer Non-Prof | Los Angeles, CA | Volunteer association donation | $1,000 |
| Raising Bright Youth Project | Artesia, CA | Youth project concert | $1,000 |
| Our Lady of Peace Korean Catholic C | Irvine, CA | Chatholic mission | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,090,055 | 24 |
| 2023 | $877,800 | 18 |
| 2022 | $653,900 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602269349100220
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-1320584
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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