The Kyupin Philip and C Gemma Hwang Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Altos Hills, California · EIN 77-0029903 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.8M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$53.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $300,000.
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
11% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syngman Rhee Memoria | Torrance, CA | General fund | $1,000,000 |
| Hanyang University International Foundation | Oakland, CA | General fund | $500,000 |
| Utah State University | Logan, UT | Education | $300,000 |
| Onnuri Church Sj | Los Altos, CA | Religious | $27,800 |
| Kaag | Menlo Park, CA | General fund | $6,000 |
| Svkc | Santa Clara, CA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Santa Clara Korean American Chamber of Commerce | San Jose, CA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Korean American Senior Citizens League of Santa Clara | San Jose, CA | General fund | $500 |
| Bethel Foundation of San Jose | San Jose, CA | Religious | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,838,400 | 9 |
| 2023 | $2,539,680 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349105425
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0029903
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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