Y S Shin Foundation

Open & Accessible
Private Foundation
LOS ANGELES, CaliforniaMicroEIN: 472525667
Community CentersDisability Support ServicesSenior Assisted Living FacilitiesEducation NonprofitsCultural Heritage Nonprofits

Y S Shin Foundation is listed as a donor-advised fund hosted by the Korean American Foundation (Los Angeles). No independent website for the named foundation was located; the KAF page lists the fund among donor-advised funds and provides contact details for KAF.

Source: Website · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

A small, Los Angeles–based community nonprofit serving seniors, people with developmental disabilities, or Korean American special education/cultural programs seeking modest project support.

Good Fit

  • Operations or programs based in Los Angeles County or nearby South Bay communities.
  • Programs serving seniors, people with developmental disabilities, or Korean American education/cultural needs.
  • Budget and request sizes aligned with single-year grants in the $5K–$15K range.
  • Established local presence and demonstrable community impact.

Geography

Restrictive

Observed grants were all made to California organizations and are concentrated in the Los Angeles / South Bay area, indicating a narrow local footprint.

Recipient Variety

Moderate

The latest year shows three distinct independent recipients across senior services, developmental disability support, and special education; for a micro private foundation this is a modest but meaningful spread, though only one year of data is available.

New Applicants

Moderate

Direct evidence of turnover or newcomer success cannot be judged from a single year; a public host page, email and application form exist, but the donor‑advised/preselected nature of the fund reduces clarity about whether unsolicited new applicants are likely to be funded.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026