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KOREAN AMERICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL

Elmhurst, NY · EIN 811183268 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE W24 · Public & Societal Benefit · Micro (<$100K) · kaacle.org
revenue
$2K
expenses
$2K
net assets
$3K
employees
mission · from form 990

STOP THE CRIME OF HATE ASIAN COMMUINTY

profile · synthesized from sources

Korean American Advisory Council Law Enforcement (KAACLE) is a nonprofit organization established in 1997 to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the Korean-American community in the New York metropolitan area. The organization facilitates communication, conducts crime prevention seminars, supports community patrols, and recognizes law enforcement officers who serve the community. It focuses on enhancing public safety and legal protection for Korean-Americans through collaboration with police, prosecutors, and legal professionals.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Anti-Drug and Anti-Bullying Seminar
Hosts youth-focused educational events in partnership with the NYPD to address drug use and bullying among teenagers in the Korean-American community
Civilian Patrol Program
Organizes volunteer-based community patrols; raised funds to purchase patrol vehicles and support patrol activities in Korean-American neighborhoods
Crime Prevention Seminar
Conducts educational sessions on personal safety, iPhone security, and crime prevention for the Korean-American community in collaboration with NYPD and prosecutors
Restaurant Grading Workshop
Provides training for Korean business owners on health and safety regulations, including food handling and sanitation standards
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Community Safety Patrols & Security Support 3 activities
    • Facilitate community-law enforcement liaison and cultural bridging
      Acts as a liaison between the NYPD and the Korean American community to bridge cultural and language gaps, enhance mutual understanding, and support crime prevention efforts in the Greater New York area.
    • Host crime prevention seminars for the Korean community
      Organizes and conducts crime prevention seminars in collaboration with law enforcement, covering topics such as personal safety, white-collar crime, and holiday-related crime, primarily in Queens, NY.
    • Support community civilian patrol programs
      Organizes and funds community patrol initiatives, including fundraising and volunteer efforts to acquire and operate a patrol vehicle, with a director overseeing operations.
  • Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
    • Address domestic violence and criminal affairs in the Korean community
      Engages in targeted initiatives on domestic violence and criminal affairs through dedicated leadership roles within the organization.
  • Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 1 activity
    • Conduct youth anti-drug and anti-bullying programs
      Hosts educational seminars for teenagers in collaboration with law enforcement, such as the 109th Precinct, to prevent drug use and bullying.
  • Law Enforcement-Community Relations Programs 1 activity
    • Engage in policy development and district attorney affairs
      Develops policy plans and engages with district attorney offices through dedicated leadership roles to influence law enforcement practices and community safety strategies.
  • Anti-Hate Incident Response & Support 1 activity
    • Prevent and address hate crimes targeting the Asian community
      Conducts advocacy work focused on combating hate crimes against the Asian community, including public awareness and policy engagement.
  • Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Recognize law enforcement personnel through awards and events
      Hosts ceremonies to honor law enforcement officers, such as the awards event at the 50th Precinct where plaques were presented to five honorees.
  • Law Enforcement Family Crisis Support 1 activity
    • Support families of fallen officers and provide scholarships
      Raises funds to assist families of fallen heroes, provide scholarships, and purchase equipment, with ongoing efforts since 1997.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Provide food safety and restaurant grading workshops for Korean businesses
      Hosts educational workshops on food hygiene and restaurant grading standards for Korean business owners in Queens, NY, conducted in both Korean and English.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2K
Contributions & grants$2K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$2K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$3K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$3K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -56.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • JOO T YOO — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • 109th Precinct Partner — Law enforcement agency providing speakers for the teenage anti-drug and anti-bullying seminar.
  • Bronx Assistant District Attorney's Office Partner — Collaborated with the Bronx Assistant District Attorney during a crime prevention seminar.
  • Bronx District Attorney's Office Partner — Collaborated with Bronx Assistant District Attorney Daniel Chung on a crime prevention seminar.
  • Grace Meng Partner — Assemblywoman Grace Meng participated as a panelist in a press conference hosted by the organization to address youth-targeted tobacco marketing.
  • Internet E-Business, LLC. Partner — Provides executive leadership support through its principal, Yeon Hong, serving as Executive Vice President.
  • Joo Tae Yoo Partner — President Joo Tae Yoo presented a plaque at the Kelly Glennon farewell event.
  • Korean American Association of Greater New York Partner — Collaborates with KALEAC in community engagement efforts, including joint participation in events such as the awards ceremony.
  • Korean Cable TV stations Partner — Broadcasted the organization's crime prevention seminar.
  • Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York, Inc. Partner — Community organization hosting the teenage anti-drug and anti-bullying seminar.
  • NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Partner — Collaborated with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to deliver a restaurant grading workshop.
  • NYPD Government — Partnered with NYPD to deliver a restaurant grading workshop in Flushing, NY.
  • NYPD Partner — Collaborated with NYPD in supporting the Civilian Patrol Inception Ceremony.
  • NYPD Partner — Liaison partnership with NYPD to support crime protection for Korean American businesses and residents.
  • New York Police Partner — Co-hosted a food hygiene seminar with Korean business owners in Flushing.
  • Queens Assistant District Attorney's Office Partner — Collaborated with the Queens Assistant District Attorney during a crime prevention seminar.
  • Queens Association of NY Partner — Co-hosted a crime prevention seminar with KOREAN AMERICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL.
  • Queens District Attorney's Office Partner — Collaborated with Queens Assistant District Attorney Edwards Suh on a crime prevention seminar.
  • Rha & Kim LLP. Partner — Provides legal services through its partner, Megan Rha, who serves as General Counsel.
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.

  • Community Safety Through Advocacy and Prevention
    methodology: community-safety-through-advocacy
    By focusing on intervention and prevention of hate-based crimes, the organization prevents harm to the Asian community because proactive measures reduce victimization and increase community resilience.
  • Community-Law Enforcement Bridging
    methodology: community-law enforcement bridge
    By building connections and collaboration between law enforcement and the Korean-American community, the organization improves mutual understanding, trust, and communication, thereby enhancing public safety and community engagement because shared trust increases cooperation and reduces harm.
  • Culturally and Linguistically Concordant Engagement
    methodology: culturally_and_linguistically_concordant_engagement
    By delivering programming that is culturally and linguistically accessible, the organization builds trust and improves communication between law enforcement and the Korean-American community because shared language and cultural understanding reduce barriers and increase engagement.