irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.54MSOCIAL & LEGAL SERVICES - OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF FREE SOCIAL AND LEGAL SERVICES TO MORE THAN 8,000 LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS, MOSTLY ARE LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT IMMIGRANTS WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY GAINING POTENTIAL AVAILABLE RESOURCES.
- #2 $401KCIVIC PARTICIPATION - LEAD THE APA VOICE (VOTING AND ORGANIZING FOR INCREASED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT) - A EIGHTEEN-MEMBER COLLABORATIVE DEDICATED TO DEMONSTRATING BOTH THE POWER AND NEEDS OF THE ASIAN-AMERICAN IMMIGRANT POPULATION THROUGH VOTER TURNOUT AND EDUCATION.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Civic Participation (APA VOICE)
Co-leads a coalition to increase Asian American civic engagement through voter registration, education, mobilization, research, assistance, and protection; maintains a Korean American voter database.
MK SPACE Gallery
Nonprofit exhibition space in Palisades Park, NJ that supports immigrant communities through cultural and artistic initiatives.
Organizing Committee (OC)
Youth-led group that develops and runs campaigns for community change in Flushing; open to alumni of the Youth Empowerment Program.
Social & Legal Services
Provides free immigration, housing, public benefits, and health insurance assistance in Korean, Chinese, and English to low-income, limited English-proficient immigrants and seniors.
Youth Empowerment Program (YEP)
Engages immigrant youth aged 13–18 in workshops and community outreach to develop leadership skills and understanding of social justice issues.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Deliver civic engagement and voter registration programsConducts multilingual voter registration drives at universities, grocery stores, and adult daycare centers; operates the APA VOICE Voter Assistance Hotline; distributes multilingual voter guides; and assists new citizens with voter registration at USCIS oath ceremonies. Registered over 90,000 immigrant voters since 2004, including more than 3,200 in 2023.
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
- Host cultural and community eventsOrganizes rallies, teach-ins, workshops, and public gatherings to advance organizing goals; teaches traditional Korean poongmul (percussion) as part of cultural preservation efforts; and supports vulnerable communities through MK Space, an alternative exhibition space in New Jersey promoting cultural and artistic initiatives.
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Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Policy Reform 1 activity
- Lead policy advocacy for Asian-American and immigrant communitiesEngages in legislative advocacy at federal, state, and city levels on immigration reform and regional development; organizes Korean immigrants, tenants, DREAMers, and youth into action groups; and leads APA Voice, an eighteen-member collaborative focused on increasing civic engagement through voter education and turnout.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Offer citizenship and financial literacy educationProvides weekly citizenship classes in Korean covering naturalization test preparation, civics questions, reading and writing skills, and mock interviews. Hosts financial workshops on budgeting, bank account management, credit scores, and financial goal setting.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Provide free social and legal services to low-income immigrantsOffers free social and legal services in Korean and Chinese to limited English-proficient, low-income immigrants and seniors, including immigration consultations, benefits screenings, citizenship application assistance, and support with health insurance enrollment. Serves over 8,000 community members annually.
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Tenant Legal Advocacy & Support Services 1 activity
- Provide housing and public benefits assistanceAssists low-income tenants with housing grievances, offers free legal representation in housing court, helps applicants resolve unresolved disputes, and supports applications for SCRIE and DRIE. Conducts eligibility screenings for SNAP and HEAP, runs a VITA-certified free tax filing program, and provides support for ANCHOR property tax relief applications.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Run youth leadership and empowerment programsOperates the Youth Empowerment Program for immigrant youth aged 13–18, offering training, workshops, and outreach to build understanding of social injustice and develop leadership skills. Supports the Organizing Committee, a youth-led group that implements community campaigns and mutual aid initiatives in Flushing.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conduct research on Asian-American electorate and community conditionsCreates databases of Korean American voters and conducts in-person surveys on local issues; produces periodic analyses and press releases about New York City’s Asian-American electorate. Established the first Korean American voter database in NYC in 2004 with over 28,000 records.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.82M
Contributions & grants$2.78M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$36K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.75M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$1.73M
Grants paid out$255K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.98M
Cash$2.17M
Investments$0
Liabilities$966K
Net assets$3.02M
Liquid reserves9.5 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +1.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN PARK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $92K |
board members · 9
- BYUNG HO KANG — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER HEEJIN KIM — DIRECTOR
- LINA LEE — DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT
- MEE EUN CHANG — DIRECTOR
- SUNGOK LEE — DIRECTOR
- SUSSAN LEE — DIRECTOR
- YANGSUN PARK — DIRECTOR/TREASURER
- YONG CHUN RIM — DIRECTOR
- YU SOUNG MUN — DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- @minkwonyouth Partner — Youth-led social media account used to promote events and activities.
- @protectflushing Partner — Social media account associated with community defense and organizing efforts in Flushing.
- APA VOICE Partner — Co-founded and collaborates with APA VOICE on voter education, registration, assistance, and protection initiatives.
- APA VOICE Partner — Founding member and collaborative partner in voter registration and civic engagement initiatives for Asian American and immigrant communities.
- APA Voice Coalition — Leads the APA Voice, an eighteen-member collaborative focused on civic engagement among Asian-American and immigrant populations.
- Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund Partner — Coordinates with AALDEF to conduct exit poll surveys on election days to monitor and protect Asian-American voters' rights in New York and New Jersey.
- EdwardJones Partner — Collaborates with MinKwon Center to present a financial workshop.
- Korean Americans for Peace and Justice Partner — Organization founded to promote peace and justice within the Korean American community.
- NYC Care Government — Provides enrollment referrals to NYC Care for undocumented individuals and others ineligible for state health plans.
- National Korean American Service & Education Consortium Network — Collaborates with regional organizations through NAKASEC's national network to conduct nationwide campaigns.
- National Korean American Service & Education Consortium Network — MinKwon Center is an affiliate of NAKASEC, a national network organizing Korean and Asian Americans for social, racial, and economic justice.
- New York State of Health Marketplace Government — Works with the New York State of Health Marketplace to assist individuals with health insurance enrollment.
- Riverside Church Partner — Host venue for the MinKwon Center Annual Gala in 2026.
- Single Stop USA Partner — Collaborates as a Single Stop USA site to conduct eligibility screenings for public benefits including SNAP and HEAP.
- TWU Local 241 Partner — Union representing full-time staff in positions such as Civic Engagement Associate and Community Organizer.
- USCIS Government — Coordinates with USCIS to attend oath ceremonies and support new citizens with voter registration and civic integration.
- Young Koreans United Partner — Organization founded to support and organize the Korean immigrant community.
strategies · 5
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.
- Culture-Based Community Empowermentmethodology: culture_as_organizingBy integrating cultural preservation and traditional arts education into programming, we strengthen community identity and cohesion, which in turn increases engagement in advocacy and collective action because cultural pride fosters belonging and resilience.
- Grassroots Community Power Buildingmethodology: community_power_buildingBy organizing and mobilizing community members—particularly immigrants and marginalized groups—to advocate for themselves, we produce long-term social and policy change because collective action rooted in lived experience creates sustainable political power.
- Integrated Advocacy and Civic Engagementmethodology: comprehensive civic engagement modelBy combining direct services with policy advocacy and data-driven civic mobilization, we advance systemic change because service delivery identifies community needs while organized civic action translates those needs into political influence.
- Language-Accessible Service Deliverymethodology: language-accessible servicesBy delivering legal, civic, and social services in Korean and other languages spoken by immigrant communities, we increase access and effectiveness because overcoming language barriers reduces exclusion and builds trust in institutions.
- Youth-Centered Organizingmethodology: Power to the YouthBy centering youth voices and lived experiences in program design and decision-making, we increase relevance and participation because empowering young people as leaders produces more authentic, impactful, and intergenerational movements.