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KOREAN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133679783 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · woorischool.org
revenue
$327K
expenses
$250K
net assets
$1.5M
employees
17
volunteers
25
program ratio
69%
mission · from form 990

EDUCATION

profile · synthesized from sources

Korean Educational Institute appears to be a nonprofit organization based in New York, but the website content at woorischool.org describes Woori Korean School, a Korean-language and culture program operated by the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry in America (KOCHAM). The school offers structured classes following South Korea's curriculum, focusing on language, math, history, and cultural education for children of Korean heritage.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Academic Competitions
Hosts contests in math, hanja, Korean-English translation, and Korean history to promote academic engagement
Digital Learning Integration
Uses interactive digital tools to enhance student engagement in classroom instruction
Korean Language and Culture Program
Offers Korean language, math, history, music, and physical education using South Korea's national curriculum for heritage learners
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • East Asian Language and Cultural Education 2 activities
    • Provides Korean language and mathematics instruction using South Korea's national curriculum
      Offers level-based academic instruction in Korean language and mathematics aligned with South Korea's official curriculum, delivered by certified teachers.
    • Teaches Korean culture and history through social studies and academic competitions
      Provides instruction in Korean cultural traditions, history, and social studies, and organizes student competitions in mathematics, Chinese characters, translation, and Korean history to promote engagement.
  • Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Offers comprehensive academic programs including music, physical education, and digital instruction
      Provides a broad curriculum that includes core academic subjects as well as music, physical education, and digital learning tools to enhance student motivation and educational outcomes.
  • Student and Member Conduct Policies 1 activity
    • Provides student and family guidance on school routines and conduct
      Offers guidance to students and parents on labeling personal items, adhering to class schedules, respecting school property, and maintaining safe behaviors in classrooms and hallways.
  • Sliding-Scale Tuition Programs 1 activity
    • Provides tuition waivers for children of supporting organizations
      Offers tuition waivers during enrollment to children affiliated with supporting organizations as part of its educational access initiatives.
  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
    • Teaches environmental stewardship and conservation practices
      Educates students on environmental responsibility, including proper waste disposal and conservation of materials, as part of its curriculum.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$327K
Contributions & grants$141K43%
Program service revenue$144K44%
Investment income$42K13%
Other revenue$1
expenses
Total expenses$250K
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$138K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.65M
Cash$1.45M
Investments$0
Liabilities$166K
Net assets$1.48M
Liquid reserves69.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +219.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
HELENA MIN OFFICER 20 $39K
board members · 2
  • OH HEE KWEON — CHAIRMAN
  • SEONG YONG YOON — V. CHAIRMAN
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • KOCHAM Partner — Partner organization that operates the school as an affiliated institution.
  • 미한국상공회의소 Network — Korean Educational Institute operates as a school affiliated with the Korean-American Chamber of Commerce (KOCHAM).
  • 미한국상공회의소 Network — Parent organization under which Korean Educational Institute operates as a subsidiary school.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Aspirational Motivation in Education
    methodology: aspirational_motivation
    By fostering belief in a special dream, the institute aims to shape students' futures, because such aspirational motivation increases engagement and long-term educational outcomes.
  • Standards-Based Curriculum Transfer
    methodology: standards_based_curriculum
    By applying South Korea's official curriculum in language and mathematics, the institute maintains academic rigor and ensures cultural continuity for students, because alignment with a national standard preserves educational expectations and identity.
  • Technology-Enhanced Learning Engagement
    methodology: technology_enhanced_learning
    By integrating digital learning tools, the institute increases student engagement and motivation, because interactive technology aligns with students’ modern learning preferences and supports dynamic instruction.