Un Heritage for Korean War
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
UN Heritage for Korean War is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its primary exempt purpose is to fund, design, construct, and maintain a public memorial honoring veterans of the Korean War, and to educate the public about the historical significance and lasting impact of the conflict on the United States, Korea, and the international community.
- Income
- $177,082
- Spending
- $271,315
- Reserves
- 4.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 53% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (1)
- $250,534 spent. During the 2025 tax year, UN Heritage for Korean War made substantial progress toward the development of a Korean War Veterans Memorial located in General's Park in Aurora, Colorado. The organization collaborated with a diverse Memorial Committee composed of members of the Korean community, Korean War veterans from multiple nations, and representatives of the broader Colorado community. The memorial design process, led by the University of Colorado School of Architecture under the direction of Dr. Jody Beck, incorporated site evaluations and direct engagement with Korean War veterans to ensure historical accuracy and meaningful representation. In 2025, the design was finalized, and the City of Aurora formally made the project site available. Required building permits were obtained, and construction activities commenced. Additionally, the organization raised and allocated funds to support early-stage construction and design implementation. These efforts furthered the organization's exempt purpose by advancing the creation of a permanent public monument that will serve as a place of remembrance, education, and community engagement for current and future generations.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2018 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2018.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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