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Koreatown Youth and Community Center Inc

EIN 95-3779389 · Los Angeles, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KYCC'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE DIRECTED TOWARD RECENTLY IMMIGRATED, ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY SOCIO-ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT.

Income
$22.5 million
Spending
$21.5 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 76%
Employees
267
Volunteers
3,312
Highest pay
$307,073, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $3.4 million spent. KYCC'S ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PROVIDES A RANGE OF FREE SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF KOREATOWN AND SURROUNDING AREAS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTH LOS ANGELES. THE URBAN FORESTRY PROGRAM PLANTS AND MAINTAINS SHADE TREES IN PUBLIC SPACES. THE COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM OFFERS FREE GRAFFITI REMOVAL, LITTER ABATEMENT, AND BULKY ITEM PICK-UP SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. OUR CLEAN LA PROGRAM CLEANS MAJOR COORIDORS WHILE PROVIDING JOB TRAINING AND CAREER COACHING FOR ADULTS LOOKING FOR A FRESH START. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS INCLUDE TREE GIVEAWAYS, NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UPS, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS, AND TRAININGS. KYCC IS DEDICATED TO BEAUTIFYING AND GREENING OUR NEIGHBORHOODS TO REALIZE A HEALTHIER, MORE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY FOR EVERYONE.
  2. $3.7 million spent. KYCC'S COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IMPROVES THE FINANCIAL STABILITY OF LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS BY PROVIDING FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES AND LINKING THEM TO VARIOUS FINANCIAL STRENGTHENING SERVICES. KYCC'S ASSET AND CREDIT BUILDING PROGRAM, AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND COACHING SERVICES SEEK TO IMPROVE FINANCIAL STABILITY OF OUR CLIENTS. KYCC PROVIDES EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT OUTREACH, LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS WITH TAX CONTROVERSIES, RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE. FINALLY, KYCC OFFERS A SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND WORKSHOPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN AND AROUND KOREATOWN.
  3. $3.1 million spent. KYCC'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS OFFER CULTURALLY COMPETENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND THEIR FAMILIES AND SUSBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR ADULTS. INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY THERAPY IS PROVIDED IN OUTPATIENT, SCHOOL-BASED, AND IN-HOME SETTINGS THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH THE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, AND OTHER FUNDERS. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT, CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION/INTERVENTION, AND PARENTING EDUCATION. ALL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND KOREAN.
  4. $6.5 million spent. KYCC PROVIDES MULTIPLE SERVICES TO THE KOREATOWN COMMUNITY INCLUDING AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS AND A FULL-DAY SUMMER CAMP AT LOW OR NO COST. KIDS TOWN PRESCHOOL DELIVERS TRI-LINGUAL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGES TWO TO FIVE YEARS. KYCC'S PREVENTION EDUCATION UNIT PROVIDES TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH, PARENTS AND THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAUSD). THESE PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS INCREASE COMMUNITY PROTECTIVE FACTORS, INCLUDING SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND RESILIENCY AND OPEN COMMUNICATION BETWEEN YOUTH AND PARENTS. KYCC PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND TENANT SERVICES TO RESIDENTS IN OUR AFFORDABLE HOUSING BUILDINGS AND TIME-LIMITED RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND HOUSING NAVIGATION THROUGH LAHSA AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTS. THE KOREATOWN STORYTELLING PROGRAM IS AN INTERGENERATIONAL, MULTILINGUAL, AND MULTIETHINIC ORAL HISTORY AND DIGITAL MEDIA PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, ADULTS, AND OLDER ADULTS. KYCC'S FAMILYSOURCE CENTER IS A HUB FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN PROVIDING A PREVENTION FRAMWORK THAT FOCUSSES ON IMPROVING HOUSING STABILITY, INCREASING FINANCIAL SECRUITY, AND IMPROVING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1982.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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