COUNCIL OF KOREAN AMERICANS INC

EIN: 273496925 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$2,468,629
Total Expenses
$1,560,813
Total Assets
$2,390,311
Net Assets
$2,096,512
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
LINDA BUTCHER
Phone
2026600900
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

COUNCIL OF KOREAN AMERICANS INC, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 62% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $908K, a strong 37% operating margin.

Mission

WE ASPIRE TO A WORLD IN WHICH KOREAN AMERICAN LEADERS SERVE AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS IN SOCIETY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $267,930 Revenue: $35,986

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORING: PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE KOREAN AMERICAN LEADERS THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS, EDUCATION, AND MENTORING, AND THE...

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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORING: PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE KOREAN AMERICAN LEADERS THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS, EDUCATION, AND MENTORING, AND THE NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE EXPLORING KOREAN AMERICAN ISSUES, CULTURE, IMPACT AND IDENTITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $889,057 Revenue: $313,746

MEMBERSHIP: PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO GROW THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COUNCIL AND TO DEEPEN THE ENGAGEMENT OF MEMBERS IN THE COUNCIL'S MISSION. SINCE 2011, CKA HAS BEEN BUILDING A MOVEMENT. WE...

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MEMBERSHIP: PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO GROW THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COUNCIL AND TO DEEPEN THE ENGAGEMENT OF MEMBERS IN THE COUNCIL'S MISSION. SINCE 2011, CKA HAS BEEN BUILDING A MOVEMENT. WE BEGAN AS AN ALL-VOLUNTEER GROUP OF KOREAN AMERICAN LEADERS IN SF, DC, AND LA WHO WANTED TO BUILD A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION TO STRENGTHEN THE VOICE, VISIBILITY, AND INFLUENCE OF OUR COMMUNITY. TODAY, CKA HAS THREE FULL-TIME STAFF, 17 BOARD MEMBERS, 400+ MEMBERS, AND A GLOBAL NETWORK OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND SUPPORTERS.

Program 3
Expenses: $68,420 Revenue: $634

VOICE AND ADVOCACY: PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT OF KOREAN AMERICANS AND ADVANCE OUR ADVOCACY POSITIONS ON ISSUES, INCLUDING, FOR EXAMPLE, NORTH KOREA, CIVIL RIGHTS, RACE...

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VOICE AND ADVOCACY: PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT OF KOREAN AMERICANS AND ADVANCE OUR ADVOCACY POSITIONS ON ISSUES, INCLUDING, FOR EXAMPLE, NORTH KOREA, CIVIL RIGHTS, RACE RELATIONS. CKA IS THE LEADING INDEPENDENT, NONPARTISAN, NATIONAL LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATION FOR KOREAN AMERICANS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO CONNECTING, INSPIRING, AND EQUIPPING MULTI-GENERATIONAL LEADERS FOR GREATER INFLUENCE AND IMPACT. WE ALSO BUILD COALITIONS ACROSS RACIAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS SO THAT KOREAN AMERICANS CAN HAVE A BROADER IMPACT. AS KOREAN AMERICANS, WE UNDERSTAND WHAT IT MEANS TO RISE ABOVE CHALLENGES AND DEAL WITH ADVERSITY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,525,543
Program Service Revenue $350,366
Investment Income $31,779
Other Revenue $-439,059
TOTAL REVENUE $2,468,629

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $668,859
Fundraising Expenses $100,015
Program Expenses $1,344,645
Other Expenses $891,954
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,560,813

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,468,629 $1,523,447 +0.6%
Expenses $1,560,813 $1,519,606 +0.0%
Net Income $907,816 $3,841 +235.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
6
Volunteers
50

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
8
$487,591
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANGELA KILLOREN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ESTER SONG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EUGENE CHOI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLORIA J LEE DIRECTOR UNTIL 11/2024 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOSEA CHANG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE SEITZ TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEE B PARK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEEZIE KIM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA YANG SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER HUH CHAIR UNTIL NOVEMBER 2024 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY SIM DIRECTOR, CO-VICE CHAIR AS OF 3/2025 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SOO VENKATESAN VICE CHAIR, CHAIR AS OF 11/2024 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNE KIM DOUD GALLI DIRECTOR UNTIL 11/2024 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUCY LEE DIRECTOR, CO-VICE CHAIR AS OF 3/2025 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON KIM DIRECTOR AS OF 11/2024 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TINA KIM DIRECTOR AS OF 11/2024 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YUL KWON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHARINA MIN DIRECTOR AS OF 11/2024 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE SHON DIRECTOR AS OF 11/2024 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM UM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ABRAHAM KIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$283,045 $30,480 $313,525
LINDA BUTCHER MANAGING DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$144,138 $29,928 $174,066
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,468,629 $1,560,813 $2,390,311 $907,816
2024 $1,523,447 $1,519,606 $1,501,791 $3,841
2023 $1,693,164 $1,499,765 $1,336,176 $193,399
2022 $222,449 $289,783 $1,254,977 $-67,334
2020 $1,046,241 $786,338 $841,837 $259,903
2019 $1,062,191 $1,102,441 $325,909 $-40,250
2018 $1,099,933 $1,233,346 $411,113 $-133,413
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