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2026 annual
gala

6:30 PM Cocktail Reception
7:30 PM Dinner & Awards Ceremony

The Annual Gala is the largest gathering of Korean American philanthropists and leaders coming together across generations in support of our community.

Funds raised will support KACF and our nonprofit partners nationwide, expanding our reach and deepening our impact in lifting up our most vulnerable neighbors.

Join us as we celebrate a historic milestone—$20 million in cumulative grantmaking since our founding—and recognize the extraordinary organizations and individuals transforming lives and communities.

Our theme celebrates the power of Jeong (정), the Korean value of deep connection that keeps us rooted in community and inspires collective generosity.

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HONOREES

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Miyoung lee

Vice President of the Board of Trustees
Whitney Museum of American Art

trailblazer award

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audrey nuna, ejae, & rei ami

gala chairs

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eunu chun

Retired Partner
Kirkland and Ellis

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tina kim

Founder
Tina Kim Gallery

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josephine shin

Senior Portfolio Manager
Delphi Capital

dinner chairs

Elli + John Bai
Margaret Jan + Alex Chi
Hee Yoon + Ed Lee
Laura + Mun K. Hong, M.D.
Jane + In Seon Hwang
Chloe H. Kim
Dohyun Kim
Terri + Richard Kim

Saira + Prashant Lal
Hayan + David H. Lee
Esther + Tom Lee
So-Chung Shinn + Tony W. Lee
Serena + John Liew
Sarah Min + Matt Pincus
Jeannie Park
Sun Hee Kim + Rich Park

sponsors

presenting sponsor

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champion

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diamond

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platinum

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GOLD

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silver

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Sponsorship &
ticket registration

This event is now sold out.

If you are interested in sponsoring or attending, please contact Eunice Kim at eunice@kacfny.org.