THE DRAGON KIM FOUNDATION

EIN: 475197030 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

Tustin, CA

Total Revenue
$505,796
Total Expenses
$757,311
Total Assets
$64,727
Net Assets
$62,329
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
DANIEL KIM
Phone
7148610873
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE DRAGON KIM FOUNDATION, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $506K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $757K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 50% operating deficit.

Mission

ALL KIDS DESERVE OPPORTUNITIES TO FIND AND EXPLORE THEIR INTERESTS SO THAT THEY CAN LEAD AMAZING LIVES. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING AND PROGRAMS TO ENABLE CHILDREN TO PURSUE THEIR PASSIONS WITHIN ACADEMICS, ATHLETICS, AND THE ARTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $504,816

OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE OUR YOUTH TO IMPACT COMMUNITIES WHILE EXPLORING AND PURSUING THEIR PASSIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $459,214
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,510
Other Revenue $45,072
TOTAL REVENUE $505,796

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $373,641
Fundraising Expenses $197,204
Program Expenses $504,816
Other Expenses $383,670
TOTAL EXPENSES $757,311

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $505,796 $399,009 +0.3%
Expenses $757,311 $718,952 +0.1%
Net Income $-251,515 $-319,943 -0.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
9
Volunteers
N/A

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
3
$114,587
Total Directors
9
$114,587
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DANIEL KIM CHAIR-FOUNDER 10.00
Officer Director
$114,587 $0 $114,587
GRACE TSAI CO FOUNDER-EX DIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BONNIE CARLSON BOARDMEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACY HANDLEY SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HELEN KIM BOARDMEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHIILLIP GOMEZ BOARDMEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL TATE BOARDMEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KERRI SONENSHINE BOARDMEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK TOAN BOARDMEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $505,796 $757,311 $64,727 $-251,515
2024 $399,009 $718,952 $315,171 $-319,943
2023 $417,598 $548,541 $612,958 $-130,943
2022 $603,769 $563,578 $746,234 $40,191
2021 $676,217 $447,624 $713,608 $228,593
2020 $437,586 $293,522 $517,360 $144,064
2019 $385,898 $320,591 $366,555 $65,307
2018 $290,988 $189,045 $296,928 $101,943
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