Nonprofit · EIN 91-1066806
KOREAN WOMENS ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $74,548,636 | $69,144,662 | $5,403,974 | $56,828,491 | $10,096,356 | $46,732,135 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $67,817,738 | $62,636,987 | $5,180,751 | $50,281,805 | $8,953,644 | $41,328,161 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $71,469,941
- of which government grants
- $70,798,191
- Program service revenue
- $1,623,493
- Investment income
- $1,401,327
- Net rental income
- $53,875
- Other revenue
- $53,875
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $522,272
- Other salaries and wages
- $47,418,627
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $63,528,038
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $8,986
- Accounting fees
- $86,698
- Occupancy
- $256,283
- Travel
- $975,673
- Depreciation
- $464,427
- Program services (functional)
- $68,297,897
- Management and general (functional)
- $846,765
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $50,281,805
- Total assets, end of year
- $56,828,491
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,096,356
- Net assets, end of year
- $46,732,135
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,929,621
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $46,549,317
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $182,818
- Gross receipts
- $75,303,923
- Employees
- 2,448
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- WA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL LEE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $324,003 | $10,003 |
| HWAJA LEE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $147,866 | $40,401 |
| GREGORY SCHAFFER | IHC DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,027 | $11,175 |
| MIYEOUNG LEE | SOCIAL SERVICE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,272 | $23,127 |
| MYUNG PARK | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| YONI YI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KYUNG JA SHIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MIN HEE KIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY LIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY SIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YONG GOERING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNGYON CHERYL LEE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $199,810 | $20,057 |
| HWAJA LEE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $135,525 | $19,909 |
| MYUNG LAE PARK | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| YONI YI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KYUNG JA SHIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHONGSUN ABBOTT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| YOUNG GOERING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| EUNSUNG KELLY LIU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY SHIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3625 PERKINS LN SW, LAKEWOOD, WA 98499-4784
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PETER ANSARA, 3625 PERKINS LN SW, LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
- Signed the 990
- MYUNG LAE PARK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (253) 535-4202
- Website
- WWW.KWACARES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LARSON GROSS ADVISORS LLC
Mission
KWA PARTNERS WITH DIVERSE COMMUNITIES TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE SAFE AND DIGNIFIED LIVES.
Program accomplishments
- IN-HOME CARE: KWA HOME CARE HAS PROVIDED HOUSEHOLD AND PERSONAL CARE SERVICES (SUCH AS ASSISTANCE WITH TAKING MEDICATIONS AND BATHING) TO THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED THROUGHOUT THE PUGET SOUND FOR OVER 30 YEARS. ONE OF THE LARGEST AND MOST RESPECTED HOME CARE PROVIDERS IN THE STATE SINCE 1989, KWA HAS A STELLAR REPUTATION FOR PROVIDING EXCELLENT CARE AND COMPASSION TO A WIDE RANGE OF CLIENTS ENABLING THEM TO REMAIN IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOMES. KWA HOME CARE HAS 2,292 CAREGIVERS SERVING APPROXIMATELY 2,660 CLIENTS A YEAR.Expenses $66,829,393 · revenue $1,590,720
- SENIOR MEAL SITE: THIS PROGRAM, PROVIDES HEALTHY ETHNIC MEALS, A LIVELY ATMOSPHERE, OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS TO CONNECT AND ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, PARTICIPATE IN FIRST-RATE HEALTH AND NUTRITION WORKSHOPS, AND RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH NAVIGATING MANY SOCIAL SERVICES SUCH AS MEDICAID, MEDICARE, MEDICARE PART D INSURANCE, HOUSING ASSISTANCE/REFERRALS, BASIC FOOD INFORMATION & APPLICATIONS, LOW INCOME SUBSIDY PROGRAM AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE. KWA PROVIDES MEAL SITES FOR KOREAN MEALS, INTERNATIONAL MEALS, VIETNAMESE MEALS, CAMBODIAN MEALS, AND FEDERAL WAY MEALSITE.Expenses $723,970 · revenue $16,621
- WE ARE FAMILY: THE WE ARE FAMILY PROGRAM PROVIDES PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ABUSE. THE PROGRAM BEGAN IN 1972 AS KWA'S FIRST VOLUNTEER EFFORT, A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUP. SINCE THEN, KWA HAS EXPANDED THE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE SERVICES INCLUDING COUNSELING, BILINGUAL SUPPORT GROUPS, FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAMS, LEGAL ADVOCACY AND ASSISTANCE WITH COURT HEARINGS, RESTRAINING ORDERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS, TRANSITIONAL/PERMANENT HOUSING AND AN EMERGENCY SHELTER. KWA'S CONFIDENTIAL EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDES 19 BEDS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ABUSE FOR UP TO FOUR MONTHS, SERVICG 138 CLIENTS AND 11,229 MEALS ANNUALLY.Expenses $744,534 · revenue $16,152
- HOTEL OLYMPUS: HOTEL OLYMPUS APARTMENT IS A 49 RESIDENTIAL UNIT AND COMMERCIAL SPACE LOCATED IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON. EACH BUILDING OF THE PROJECT WAS ALLOCATED LOW-INCOME HOUSING CREDITS PURSUANT TO IRS CODE SECTION 42 (SECTION 42), WHICH REGULATES THE USE OF THE PROJECT AS TO OCCUPANT ELIGIBILITY AND UNIT GROSS RENT, AMONG OTHER REQUIREMENTS. EACH BUILDING OF THE PROJECT MUST MEET THE PROVISION OF THESE REGULATIONS DURING EACH OF 15 CONSECUTIVE YEARS IN ORDER TO REMAIN QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE THE CREDITS, EVEN IF DISPOSITION OF THE PROJECT BY THE OWNER OCCURS. THE APARTMENT MANAGER WORKS FULL-TIME AND LIVES ON SITE. SHE ARRANGES COMMUNITY MEALS, ASSISTS TENANTS WITH UNDERSTANDING BENEFITS FOR WHICH THEY MAY BE ELIGIBLE, AND REFERS THEM TO OTHER SERVICES THAT MAY HELP WITH THEIR EXPENDABLE INCOME AND CONNECT THEM TO OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT.revenue $53,875
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1066806
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P81)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $56,828,491
- Income (IRS master file)
- $75,303,923
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $74,548,636 | $69,144,662 | $56,828,491 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $67,817,738 | $62,636,987 | $50,281,805 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $72,355,152 | $67,903,073 | $44,870,929 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 91-1066806).
Questions about KOREAN WOMENS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of KOREAN WOMENS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KOREAN WOMENS ASSOCIATION is 91-1066806.
- Is KOREAN WOMENS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to KOREAN WOMENS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KOREAN WOMENS ASSOCIATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of KOREAN WOMENS ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KOREAN WOMENS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of KOREAN WOMENS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names PETER ANSARA.
- Who are the officers and directors of KOREAN WOMENS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $324,003 (CHERYL LEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does KOREAN WOMENS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $74,548,636, expenses of $69,144,662 and total assets of $56,828,491 at year end.
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