Dragon Kim Foundation
OUR STORY
The Dragon Kim Foundation seeks to inspire our youth to impact their communities while discovering and pursing their passions. We achieve this through our 6 core values: Transformation, Empowerment, Mentorship, Connection, Accessibility, and Impact.
Transformation: We ignite potential in young people that inspires personal growth and transforms their lives.
Empowerment: We empower youth to embrace their role as leaders and change makers.
Mentorship: We build a culture of mentorship to pass on a spirit of volunteer service.
Connection: We foster authentic connections between young people and the community to create positive collaborations.
Accessibility: We provide accessible programming to give all youth the opportunity to explore their passions.
Impact: We invest in young leaders to make meaningful impact in their communities.
Mission Statement
The Dragon Kim Foundation seeks to inspire our youth to impact their communities while discovering and pursing their passions. We achieve this through our 6 core values: Transformation, Empowerment, Mentorship, Connection, Accessibility, and Impact.
Transformation: We ignite potential in young people that inspires personal growth and transforms their lives.
Empowerment: We empower youth to embrace their role as leaders and change makers.
Mentorship: We build a culture of mentorship to pass on a spirit of volunteer service.
Connection: We foster authentic connections between young people and the community to create positive collaborations.
Accessibility: We provide accessible programming to give all youth the opportunity to explore their passions.
Impact: We invest in young leaders to make meaningful impact in their communities.
Background Statement
The Dragon Kim Foundation provides youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds with opportunities to ignite potential and develop unique talents while becoming agents of social change. Our accessible programs inspire personal growth, empowering youth to embrace their role as leaders and changemakers as well as enabling them to explore their passions.
Impact Statement
Since our inception, the Dragon Kim Foundation has impacted 24,290 individuals and been awarded/invested $1.1 million dollars. 525 Dragon Fellows have graduated from our Dragon Fellowship program, and our Dragon Music Program has served over 413 children from both Orange County and San Gabriel, CA.
Needs Statement
In order to support our planned expansion of staffing, programs, and operations, the Dragon Kim Foundation has set a goal of $1 million dollars per year in donated/generated revenue. This money would go towards paying our staff, funding scholarships, and the resources vital to our community programs. We have over 80 community partners, and we have totaled over 49,900 hours of volunteer work in our efforts to uplift underserved communities and empower youth.
Geographic Areas Served
Southern California, Northern California, Las Vegas, NV, Greater Nevada, Pheonix, AZ, Greater Arizona
Top Three Populations Served
- Asian Americans Native Hawaiian Pacific Islanders (AANHPI)
- African Americans
- Latinos
CONTACT
Dragon Kim Foundation
5151 California Ave.
Suite 100
Irvine, California 92617
development@dragonkimfoundation.org
Phone: 714-861-0873