Option 5 — Recommended Hybrid

Giving That Endures

Your gift to the CKA Endowment creates permanent, self-sustaining support for Korean-American leadership, advocacy, and community — today and for generations to come.

Give to the Endowment See the Impact
$2.4M
Endowment Goal
5%
Annual Distribution
Forever
Duration of Impact

Our Mission

The CKA Endowment exists to ensure that Korean-American leadership, civic engagement, and the next generation's opportunities are preserved and strengthened — not for a year or a decade, but in perpetuity. Every endowed gift becomes a permanent promise to the community we serve.

Where Your Gift Creates Impact

Endowment earnings fund the programs and initiatives that advance the Korean-American national voice. Your gift creates a permanent stream of support for the causes that matter most.

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Leadership Development

Funding fellowships, leadership academies, and mentorship programs that develop the next generation of Korean-American civic and community leaders.

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Civic Engagement & Advocacy

Supporting voter education, policy research, and advocacy initiatives that amplify the Korean-American voice in national affairs.

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Community Building

Providing resources for convenings, regional chapters, and cross-generational programs that strengthen the Korean-American community network.

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Cultural Heritage

Supporting arts, storytelling, language preservation, and cultural programming that honors our heritage and shares it with broader audiences.

A Legacy in Action

"My parents came to this country with nothing but determination and a deep love for community. Contributing to the CKA endowment is my way of ensuring that the leadership pipeline and support system they helped build will be there for families like ours — not just now, but a hundred years from now."
— Second-generation CKA supporter

Ways to Give

Whether you're making your first gift or planning a legacy, there's a way for you to participate.

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One-Time Gift

Make an immediate impact with a single contribution of any amount to the endowment fund.

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Monthly Giving

Set up a recurring monthly gift. Even $50/month builds to over $7,200 in endowment principal over 12 years.

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Planned Gift

Include CKA in your estate plan or make a gift of appreciated stock, real estate, or retirement assets.

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Named Giving Opportunities

Create a lasting legacy with a named fund that carries your family's commitment to Korean-American leadership.

Named Endowment Fund $100,000+
Named Fellowship $50,000+
Named Program Fund $25,000+
Legacy Circle Member $10,000+