named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Fellowships
Offers fellowships to artists to support their development and public engagement
Gallery Exhibitions
Curates and hosts exhibitions of Korean and Korean-American artists in its New York City gallery space
Project Grants
Provides funding to artists for specific creative projects, exhibitions, or research
Public Commissions
Commissions new works from artists for public display and community engagement
Public Lectures and Workshops
Educational programs including lectures, museum tours, and art history classes for the public
Visual Art Awards
Recognizes and supports emerging and established Korean and Korean-American artists through competitive awards
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Asian and Asian American Art Support 2 activities
- Hosting public lectures and educational programs on Korean contemporary artProduces and hosts public lectures, artist conversations, and roundtable discussions on Korean and Korean American artists and themes in contemporary art, including dedicated lecture series on figures such as John Pai, Wook-Kyung Choi, Park Seo-Bo, Byron Kim, and Ran Hwang, as well as thematic explorations like cultural ambivalence and tradition. These events are offered in both English and Korean and include virtual and in-person formats.
- Organizing exhibitions of Korean and Korean American contemporary artistsCurates and hosts biennial and solo art exhibitions featuring contemporary artists of Korean and Korean American descent, both at the AHL Foundation Gallery and partner venues such as the Bank of Hope Manhattan Branch, to elevate visibility and public engagement with Korean contemporary art in the United States. Exhibitions include thematic group shows, award recipient showcases, and solo presentations, with documented programming from 2014 through 2026.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Administering professional development forums for Korean heritage artistsOrganizes and hosts the AHL Forum, a professional development program for visual artists of Korean heritage in the United States, featuring artist presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, with documented events held in 2019.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding artists, curators, and researchers of Korean ancestry through grants and fellowshipsProvides monetary awards, grants, and fellowships to emerging and established artists, curators, and researchers of Korean ancestry in the United States, including the annual Contemporary Visual Art Award and the AHL Foundation Artist Fellowship. Awarded nearly $70,000 in grants and awards in 2019, and offers a $5,000 stipend to curators of Korean heritage to support exhibition development.
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Artist and Curatorial Publications 1 activity
- Producing publications on Korean contemporary artProduces and publishes books and interview series on the history, impact, and contributions of Korean contemporary artists, including scholarly contributions and the AKAA Interview Series published in 2023.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Providing museum tours and cultural experiencesOffers virtual and in-person museum tours, including Korean-language online tours of major art museums in the United States, United Kingdom, and Korea, as well as documented in-person visits to institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art and the Queens Museum of Art, to build public engagement with Korean and Korean American art.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$555K
Contributions & grants$333K60%
Program service revenue$158K29%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$64K
expenses
Total expenses$546K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$68K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$784K
Cash$168K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$784K
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +76.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- EUNSIL KIM — TREASURER
- JUNG HYANG KIM — BOARD CHAIRP
- SOOK NYU KIM — PRESIDENT
- YOUNG GILL KIM — SECRETARY
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- AAPI Community Development Fund Partner — Private foundation supporter
- Andrew & Barbara Choi Family Foundation Partner — Private foundation supporter
- Artistic Noise Partner — Harlem-based arts nonprofit hosting collaborative exhibitions with the AHL Foundation
- Bank of Hope Partner — Hosts the Art in the Workplace exhibition program at its Manhattan Branch, providing space for displayed artworks.
- Changboh Chee Foundation Partner — Private foundation supporter
- Chun Family Foundation Partner — Private foundation supporter
- DAVID&SCHWEITZER Contemporary Partner — Hosted AHL Forum events in 2017 at its Brooklyn, NY location.
- Dow Kim Family Foundation Partner — Supports the AHL Foundation Artist Fellowship.
- E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation Partner — Private foundation supporter
- Grace Charity Foundation Partner — Private foundation supporter
- Kim Family Fund Partner — Private foundation supporter (Tcha Sup Kim and Myong Hi Kim)
- Korean Cultural Center NY Partner — Co-hosts public lectures streamed via the Korean Cultural Center NY Official Youtube Channel.
- Korean Cultural Center New York Partner — Collaborated on the 2018 exhibition Postmodernism and Aesthetics: Collide or Steer at Gallery Korea.
- Korean Cultural Service New York Partner — Collaborated on the three-part exhibition series Coloring Time, Shades of Time, and Weaving Time at Gallery Korea.
- National Endowment for the Arts Government — Government supporter providing funding
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Government supporter providing funding in partnership with the City Council
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Government supporter with funding support from Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature
- Nokmee New York Partner — Arts collective whose members are featured in a group exhibition presented by the AHL Foundation
- Overseas Koreans Agency Government — Government supporter of the foundation
- Queens Museum Partner — Hosted part two of the exhibition Shades of Time in 2014.
- SFA Projects Partner — Hosted AHL Forum events in 2019 at its New York, NY location.
- THiNK PREP Partner — Hosted AHL Forum events in 2018 at its New York, NY location.
- The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts Partner — Hosted artist studio visits organized by AHL Foundation.
- Towson University Partner — Dr. Jinyoung Koh, faculty member at Towson University, serves as instructor for AHL Foundation's Art History classes.
- Willam & Munja Orzlek Foundation Partner — Private foundation supporter
- William Talbott Hillman Foundation Partner — Private foundation supporter
- Yang Won Sun Foundation Partner — Private foundation supporter
- isahmin Partner — Author and likely contributor or collaborator associated with AHL Foundation's content.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Artist Support Through Exhibition and Professional Developmentmethodology: artist-support-through-exposure-and-educationBy providing exhibitions, structured feedback forums, and education on the business of art, the organization supports emerging and professional artists of Korean descent, because direct exposure and professional capacity-building increase their visibility, sustainability, and integration into the broader art ecosystem.
- Cross-Cultural and Intergenerational Community Buildingmethodology: cross-cultural-community-buildingBy fostering intergenerational and cross-cultural engagement around Korean contemporary art, the organization strengthens the collective identity and continuity of Korean American artistic presence, because inclusive community spaces amplify shared cultural narratives and sustain long-term support ecosystems.
- Cultural Documentation and Field Advancementmethodology: cultural_documentation_and_representationBy documenting artistic contributions through publications, retrospectives, and support for curators of Korean heritage, the organization advances the field of Korean contemporary art, because institutional recognition and scholarly research increase representation and long-term visibility in the art world.
- Culturally and Linguistically Tailored Art Educationmethodology: cultural_and_language_specific_educationBy delivering art history and appreciation programs in Korean and through culturally resonant philosophical frameworks, the organization strengthens cultural connection and lifelong learning among Korean American and immigrant communities, because language-accessible and culturally grounded education increases engagement and deepens understanding of Korean contemporary art.