The NAKASEC Action Fund was founded in August 2005, ten years following the formation of the National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC). The NAKASEC Action Fund engages in policy and legislative advocacy to protect and strengthen the nation’s laws and policies regarding civil rights, immigrant rights and human rights. The NAKASEC Action Fund receives most of its operating support from fundraisers and contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations. The NAKASEC Action Fund was registered as a non-profit 501 (c) (4) organization on August, 2005. Contributions are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.

NAKASEC Action Fund Founding Board Members

S.J. Jung, President of YKASEC – Empowering the Korean American Community (New York, NY)

Joon Kim, President & Artistic Director, HanNuRi Korean American Cultural Troupe (Los Angeles, CA)

Courtni Pugh, Political Director of Service Employees International Union Western Region (Los Angeles, CA)