Korean Service Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Korean Service Center is dedicated to provide needed resources and services to vulnerable Koreans and other immigrant-Americans while striving to promote their rich cultural heritage for all international people.
- Income
- $2.3 million
- Spending
- $1.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- 19.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 67%
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $96,811, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 19.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 12% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1577% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $1.2 million spent. The Organization's Long-Term Care program provides 24-hour customized living support services. The program prioritizes seniors aged 65 and older who have immigrated to the United States and may face language and cultural barriers. This program also offers vital transportation services for hospital visits and medical appointments. Serving approximately 500 cases per year, the program supports seniors aged 65 and older, as well as individuals under 65 with disabilities. This service ensures that clients can access essential healthcare safely and reliably, reducing barriers caused by mobility, language, or cultural challenges. The goal is to help these seniors live independently, healthily, and comfortably in their own homes.
- $70,123 spent. The Family Enrichment Program provides a range of community-based services designed to promote wellness and engagement. One such initiative is SBC, or Seniors Better Connected in MN, which assists seniors aged 65 and older in learning to use electronic devices. It also encourages participation in mental wellness activities, thereby fostering digital literacy and emotional connection among seniors. Another key program is CCC, or COVID-19 Community Coordinators, which focuses on supporting the mental and physical health of vulnerable groups, particularly seniors. This program aims to promote community engagement and aid in recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1994.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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