Korean American Museum Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Korean American Museum Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Korean American Museum Inc generated $274.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (20.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $143.9k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRESERVE AND INTERPRET THE HISTORY, EXPERIENCES, CULTURE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF AMERICANS OF KOREAN ANCESTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MUSEUM CONSTRUCTION: THE MUSEUM CONSTRUCTS THE PERMANENT FACILITY TO EXHIBIT KOREAN AMERICAN CULTURE, HISTORY, AND ART.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Shinae Yoon Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $95,000 |
Michelle Moon Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jae Min Chang Chairman | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Hun Cha Lee Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
John Lim Secretary | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Byung Chan Ahn Treasurer | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $259,719 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $37 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $259,756 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $14,385 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $274,141 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $95,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $6,154 |
Payroll taxes | $7,380 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,540 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $6,709 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,373 |
Travel | $12 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,439 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $143,879 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,961,884 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $321,397 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,492 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,057,590 |
Total assets | $7,343,363 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,000 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $3,770,281 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $10,000 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,788,281 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,079,121 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,475,961 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,343,363 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Korean American Museum Inc has recieved totaling $21,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: Arts | $10,000 |
California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: Arts | $10,000 |
Broad Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: ARTS - TO SUPPORT VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS IN LOS ANGELES | $1,000 |
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