irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.95MPUBLIC HEALTH AND RESEARCH CENTER:THROUGH OUR PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS, KCS PROMOTES HEALTHY EATING AND LIVING ALONG WITH PREVENTIVE MEDICAL CARE THROUGH ITS FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS AND RESEARCH PROJECTS. KCS HAS PARTNERSHIPS WITH VARIOUS FOUNDATIONS, ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS AND MEDICAL SERVICE PROVIDERS TO ENSURE THAT THE CHRONIC HEALTH NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY ARE REFLECTED IN RESEARCH AND DATA COLLECTION, IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING FREE MEDICAL SERVICES FOR OUR COMMUNITY.
- #2 $1.04MEDUCATION:THROUGH OUR ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM, SUMMER YOUTH COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECT, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM, WE HOPE TO EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY BY GIVING THEM THE NECESSARY TOOLS TO BECOME MORE SELF-SUFFICIENT AND ACTIVE MEMBERS IN THE COMMUNITY.IMMIGRATION:THE PROGRAM CONNECTS IMMIGRANT NEW YORKERS TO FREE, SAFE, AND HIGH-QUALITY IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES IN THEIR COMMUNITY AND IN THEIR LANGUAGE. THROUGH ITS CITYWIDE HOTLINE, CENTRALIZED APPOINTMENT-MAKING SYSTEM, AND ACCESSIBLE SERVICE LOCATIONS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CBOS, SCHOOLS, AND HOSPITALS, THE PROGRAM SERVES AS THE ENTRY POINT FOR NEW YORKERS SEEKING IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES.
named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Dr. Lee Hoon Scholarship Program
Annual scholarship awarded to Korean American high school seniors demonstrating academic excellence and community leadership
Immigration & Legal Services
Provides free or low-cost legal services in immigration, housing, family law, wills, and public benefits through appointments in person or by phone
Kids Program & Creative Studio
12-week arts and K-pop program for AAPI youth in NYC, held on Tuesdays and Saturdays
Mental Health Clinic
State-licensed outpatient clinic offering bilingual (English/Korean), culturally sensitive mental health services including therapy, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management for ages 13+
Older Adult Centers (Senior Centers)
Offers congregate meals, case assistance, and recreational/educational activities at locations in Corona, Flushing, and Manhattan; includes home-delivered Korean meals program
Public Health & Research Center
Provides free health screenings, insurance enrollment assistance, preventive care education, and community health research initiatives tailored to Korean and Asian American populations
Social Adult Daycare Center
Provides supervised daytime care, culturally appropriate meals, and social activities for seniors enrolled in Medicaid/MLTC; includes home-delivered meal options for homebound members
Workforce Development Program
Offers digital literacy training, technical upskilling, job placement support, and business stabilization services for low-income, limited-English, and senior job seekers
Young Adult Service Program (YASP)
Seven-week summer program for Asian American high school and college students to gain community service experience
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Culturally Specific Support Services 2 activities
- Develop community health resourcesCreated and maintains a health directory resource for the Korean and Asian American community to improve access to services.
- Provide health outreach, education, and preventive careConducts culturally and linguistically tailored health outreach, education, and preventive care programs, including free health screenings and enrollment assistance in health coverage for the Korean and Asian American community.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administer scholarship and youth development programsProvides scholarship awards to high-achieving high school seniors of Korean descent and operates a 7-week summer program offering Asian American students hands-on experience in community service.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Conduct mental health outreach and stigma reduction campaignsEngages in community outreach to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental health care within the Korean American community.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
- Deliver home-delivered meals to homebound seniorsProvides freshly prepared Korean meals to homebound seniors through a home-delivered meals program, delivered by staff and volunteers.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Deliver legal services to immigrant communitiesProvides legal assistance in landlord-tenant relations, bankruptcy, wills, trusts, health care proxies, domestic relations, criminal defense, and employment law, and connects immigrant New Yorkers to free, language-accessible immigration legal services via a citywide hotline and centralized appointment system.
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East Asian Language and Cultural Education 1 activity
- Offer arts, language, and civic engagement programmingHosts an annual art competition for young AAPI artists, runs a 12-week K-pop and arts and crafts program for AAPI students, and offers free online Korean language classes and citizenship preparation classes to support community engagement and cultural connection.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Operate a state-licensed bilingual mental health clinicRuns the first and only state-licensed outpatient mental health clinic in New York operated by a Korean American nonprofit, providing individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, medication management, and care coordination in English and Korean.
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Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
- Operate senior services and adult day care programsRuns an Adult Day Care Center and Older Adult Centers that provide supervised care, culturally appropriate meals, socialization, and educational and recreational activities to support active aging and strengthen motor and cognitive skills among seniors.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Provide case management and benefits assistance for older adultsOffers bilingual case management and counseling, including hands-on assistance with accessing government benefits such as SNAP, SSI, SSA, HEAP, SCRIE, SCHE, healthcare, and housing, and advocacy support for older adults facing language and cultural barriers.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Provide culturally competent social services to Korean and Asian American immigrantsOffers a comprehensive range of culturally and linguistically tailored programs in Aging, Education, Immigration, Workforce Development, Public Health, and Mental Health for Korean immigrants and the wider Asian community in the Greater New York City area.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Support digital literacy and workforce developmentOffers digital literacy training, technical upskilling, and tailored business support to low-income individuals, job seekers, seniors, and local entrepreneurs to promote participation in a digital-first economy, including job training and work experience placements for limited-English proficient seniors.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$14.31M
Contributions & grants$11.52M80%
Program service revenue$2.66M19%
Investment income$195K1%
Other revenue$-59K
expenses
Total expenses$13.23M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$7.74M
Grants paid out$133K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$23.77M
Cash$1.21M
Investments$885K
Liabilities$11.72M
Net assets$12.05M
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +26.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MYOUNGMI KIM | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $143K |
board members · 15
- ANNE HYUN JIN KIM — SECRETARY
- CHRIS CHUNG — FORMER DIRECTOR
- CONNIE CHOI — DIRECTOR
- DANNY DAESAN KIM — BOARD CHAIR
- DAVID YOUNGHO LEE — DIRECTOR
- GENE Y KANG — DIRECTOR
- HYUN JOON LEE — DIRECTOR
- ISABELLA PARK — DIRECTOR
- JAY H KIM — DIRECTOR
- MICHELLE CHUNG — DIRECTOR
- NEIL PARK — DIRECTOR
- SANG H LEE — DIRECTOR
- SUH KYUNG YOON — VICE CHAIR
- SUN SONG — DIRECTOR
- WARREN HUANG — TREASURER
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Academic Institutions Partner — Collaborates with academic institutions on public health research and data collection.
- Foundations Partner — Partners with various foundations to support public health programs and research initiatives.
- Korean Community Center KCC Partner — Formerly independent organization now integrated into KCS as KCS in New Jersey.
- Medical Service Providers Partner — Partners with medical service providers to deliver free medical services and integrate community needs into clinical care and research.
- New York City Department for the Aging Government — Registered provider of adult day care services
- TCS Partner — Partner organization sponsoring the NYC Marathon in which KCS participates to support its mission.
- government agencies Partner — Partnership to connect community members to insurance, health education, screenings, and medical care.
- hospitals Partner — Partnership to connect community members to insurance, health education, screenings, and medical care.
- local organizations Partner — Partnership to connect community members to insurance, health education, screenings, and medical care.
- universities Partner — Partnership to support research and preventive care initiatives for the 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.
- Bridge-Building to Address Systemic Barriersmethodology: bridge-buildingBy acting as a bridge to address economic, health, and linguistic barriers, the organization supports full societal integration of Korean and Asian communities, because removing structural obstacles enables equitable participation in civic and social life.
- Cultural Integration as Social Cohesionmethodology: cultural-integrationBy preserving cultural heritage while supporting integration into the broader community, the organization fosters stronger and more cohesive societies, because cultural continuity increases belonging and reduces alienation among Korean immigrants.
- Culturally Specific Nutrition and Social Programming for Seniorsmethodology: culturally_specific_nutritionBy providing culturally specific Korean meals and tailored social activities to homebound and elderly clients, the organization supports nutritional, cognitive, and emotional well-being, because food and cultural familiarity are central to identity and mental health in aging populations.
- Culturally and Linguistically Competent Caremethodology: culturally_competent_servicesBy delivering mental health, legal, and social services through culturally and linguistically appropriate practices, the organization improves access and outcomes, because shared language and cultural understanding reduce stigma and increase trust in care.
- Youth Engagement Through Culturally Relevant Learningmethodology: immersive_service_learningBy using immersive service learning and programming centered on K-pop and creative arts, the organization develops civic engagement and leadership in Asian American youth, because culturally resonant formats increase relevance and sustained participation.