THE KOREAN AMERICAN INSTITUTE

EIN: 881060189 501(c)(3) Education

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$552,155
Total Expenses
$620,645
Total Assets
$62,834
Net Assets
$62,834
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
Mark Keam
Phone
2025050300
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE KOREAN AMERICAN INSTITUTE, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $552K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 823% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $621K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

KOREAN AMERICAN INSTITUTE WORKS TO CREATE AN AMERICAN DEMOCRACY WHERE KOREAN AMERICANS MATTER BY PRODUCING AND SHARING INSIGHTUL AND ACTIONABLE RESEARCH TO IMPROVE DECISION MAKING ON ISSUES FACING KOREAN AMERICANS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $542,400
Program Service Revenue $9,755
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $552,155

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $422,397
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $147,825
Other Expenses $198,248
TOTAL EXPENSES $620,645

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $552,155 $59,843 +8.2%
Expenses $620,645 $406,665 +0.5%
Net Income $-68,490 $-346,822 -0.8%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
6

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
5
$250,000
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
1
$250,000
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARK KEAM PRESIDENT 40
Officer Key Emp Highest
$250,000 $0 $250,000
JOHN LIM CHAIR 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRY KANG VICE CHAIR 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW KIM SECRETARY 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TAEKU LEE TREASURER 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHARINA MIN BOARD MEMBER 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
HELENE KIM BOARD MEMBER 0
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 $552,155 $620,645 $62,834 $-68,490
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $5,040 $10,673 $478,146 $-5,633
2022 $510,100 $26,321 No data $483,779
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