KOREA-US CULTURAL EXCHANGE FOUNDATION
EIN 47-1605045 · Cultural, Ethnic Awareness
What they do
Korea-US Cultural Exchange Foundation (dba KORUS Foundation) is Established to Promote The Exchange of Ideas, Information, Art and Other Aspects of Culture Between The Two Countries and Their People In Order to Foster Mutual Understanding. In An Increasingly Globalized and Interdependent World, The Ability to Understand and Embrace The Different Values and Needs of Diverse Cultures and Societies Becomes Ever More Important. It Can Strengthen Relationships, Enhance Socio-cultural Cooperation, and Promote National Interests Between The Two Nations.
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CHRISTINA JANGPRESIDENT & CEO
JOHN SAWYERSECRETARY
SCOTT BARTLEYTREASURER
About this charity
- Location
- 1770 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
- County
- City and County of San Francisco
- In care of
- Christina Jang
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2016
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2016
- Tax preparer
- IM & ASSOCIATES ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION
- IRS tax category
- Cultural, Ethnic Awareness
- Revocation date
- May 15, 2020