buILDING COMMUNITY.
POWERING CHANGE.
Where Community Comes Together
From celebrating community impact to exploring new ideas, building connections, and inspiring generosity, our events create opportunities to learn, engage, and take part in a growing movement for collective impact.
Whether you are a longtime supporter, a first-time attendee, or simply interested in learning more about our work, we invite you to join us.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
WOMEN’S LUNCHEON
Friday, November 13, 2026
Tribeca Rooftop, New York City
KACF’s annual Women’s Luncheon is the largest annual gathering of Korean American women in the United States.
Join us to celebrate the leadership, philanthropy, and the extraordinary impact of Korean American women across generations.
American Hagwon: A Conversation with Min Jin Lee
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Colden Auditorium, New York City
Join us for a special conversation between acclaimed author and past KACF Gala honoree Min Jin Lee, bestselling author of Pachinko, and KACF President & CEO Kyung B. Yoon, celebrating the release of Lee’s highly anticipated new novel, American Hagwon.
Spanning Seoul, Sydney, and California, the novel follows a Korean family navigating economic upheaval, the pressures of academic achievement, and the pursuit of opportunity, exploring themes of ambition, sacrifice, social mobility, and the enduring bonds of family.
KACF is proud to serve as an official event partner.
25th anniversary gala
Wednesday, April 14, 2027
Cipriani Wall Street, New York City
Join us in New York City for KACF’s 25th Anniversary Gala as we celebrate a quarter century of mobilizing philanthropy, strengthening nonprofits, and advancing the economic security of Korean American communities.
This milestone evening will bring together leaders, philanthropists, and community partners to honor 25 years of collective impact and look toward a bold national vision for the future, one where Korean Americans across the country have the resources, opportunities, and support to thrive.
Together, we will celebrate the power of collective generosity and the possibilities we can create for generations to come.