Korn Ferry Charitable Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE EXCEED THEIR POTENTIAL. WHETHER THAT IS IN THE BOARDROOM, THE CLASSROOM, OR THEIR LIVING ROOM. THAT MEANS PROVIDING HELP, SUPPORT, AND INSPIRATION FOR PEOPLE WHO NEED IT MOST, PROVIDING DIRECT RELIEF TO THOSE AFFECTED BY A NATURAL DISASTER, FUNDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMS, AND OFFERING GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ENHANCE OUR COMMUNITIES.
- Income
- $1.0 million
- Spending
- $522,605
- Spent on programs
- 97%
- Reserves
- 18.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 18.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 48% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4442% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1597% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, 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 (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 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.
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 March 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 (3)
- $5,000 spent. GENERAL GRANT-MAKING - THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS, MAINLY 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES, THAT ALIGN WITH THE FOUNDATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE AND IN CONFORMITY WITH IRS GUIDELINES. THROUGH ITS GRANT-MAKING PROGRAM, THE FOUNDATION INTENDS TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT, AMONG OTHER THINGS, HELP PROVIDE RELIEF AFTER A MAJOR DISASTER AND/OR TO REBUILD A COMMUNITY IMPACTED BY A MAJOR DISASTER.
- $486,730 spent. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS BASED ON NON-DISCRIMINATORY, OBJECTIVE CRITERIA, SUCH AS FINANCIAL NEED AND HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, FOR CHILDREN OR LEGAL WARDS OF KORN FERRY'S EMPLOYEES. THE FOUNDATION MAY PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS WELL.
- $15,964 spent. LEADERSHIP ACCELERATOR CONFERENCE - THE LEADERSHIP ACCELERATOR CONFERENCE IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS HEADING INTO THEIR FIRST INTERNSHIP OR JOB. THE PROGRAM LEVERAGES KORN FERRY'S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TO AID STUDENTS IN CAREER PREPARATION BY EXPLORING THEIR PURPOSE, GOALS, AND SKILLS REQUIRED TO NAVIGATE THEIR CAREERS. THE CONFERENCE AIMS TO FOSTER A SPACE FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT NETWORKING, RELATIONSHIPS, AND PERSONAL BRAND IN PREPARATION FOR THE WORKFORCE AHEAD. ELIGIBILITY IS NOT RESTRICTED ON THE BASIS OF RACE OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 March 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 June 2020.
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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