Program areas at KWMF
Grand Opening Ceremony of the Korean War Memorial. On the morning of Monday, August1, 2016, hundreds of the dwindling number of Korean War veterans and their families and descendants gathered in the Presidio of San Francisco for the Opening Ceremony of the Korean War Memorial. They were joined by government and business leaders,donors, supporters, and friends from all over the United States, the Republic of Korea, and other nations. In all, approximately 1,000 people participated in this landmark event. In the same month, $479,566 was granted to the Presidio Trust for 10 years maintenance of the Korean War Memorial at the Presidio of San Francisco.
Korean War Education Program. KWMF launched its new Korean War Education Program in San Francisco. The program is designed to help young people understand the causes of that war, the sacrifices made, the outcome, and the lessons learned. The debut session took place on November 16, 2016 in front of a class of Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) students at Lowell High School.
Korean War Memorial Foundation maintained a website, designed and printed pamphlets, bi-monthly newsletters and memorial drawings for distribution, and advertised in local newspapers to promote its mission and goals.
Grants made by KWMF
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| Presidio Trust | 10 Years Maintenance of Memorial | 2016-12 | $479,566 |
Who funds Korean War Memorial Foundation (KWMF)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Naeil | 2021-12 | Raise Awareness of Korean War | $81,050 |
| AmazonSmile Foundation | 2021-12 | General Support | $61 |
Personnel at KWMF
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Gerald Parker | Executive Director | $39,996 | 2021-12-31 |
| Don Reid | Treasurer | $0 | 2022-10-12 |
| Donald F Reid | Past President / Treasurer | $0 | 2021-12-31 |
| Quentin L Kopp | President / Director | $0 | 2020-12-31 |
| John R Stevens | Vice President | $0 | 2019-12-31 |
| ...and 2 more key personnel |
Financials for KWMF
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $9,124 | $11,323 | -19.4% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $35 | $0 | 999% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $30 | -100% |
| Total revenues | $9,159 | $11,353 | -19.3% |
Organizations like KWMF
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Ramona Pioneer Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Ramona, CA | $6,132 |
| Forest Hills Educational Trust | 501(c)(3) | Jamaica Plain, MA | $6,069 |
| Casaday Costume Company | 501(c)(3) | South Bend, IN | $39,797 |
| Larchmont Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Larchmont, NY | $43,719 |
| The Hanover Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Hanover, MA | $26,852 |
| Pennsylvania Historical Association | 501(c)(3) | Port Matilda, PA | $34,534 |
| Historic Cabarrus Association | 501(c)(3) | Concord, NC | $39,166 |
| Dekalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association | 501(c)(3) | Dekalb, IL | $22,804 |
| Wisconsin Marine Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Milwaukee, WI | $16,674 |
| North Canton Heritage Society | 501(c)(3) | North Canton, OH | $18,337 |
Data update history
May 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $81,050 from Naeil May 18, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 11, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 19, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2019
June 26, 2021
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHistoryMilitary and veterans
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
- Address
- 401 Van Ness Ave 213e
- San Francsico, CA 94102
- Metro area
- San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
- Website URL
- kwmf.orgÂ
- Phone
- (415) 817-1858
- Facebook page
- KoreanWarMemorialFoundationÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 27-2773272
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990-EZ
- Year formed
- 2010
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
- NAICS code, primary
- 813410: Civic and Social Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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