Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York

What Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York does

Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York, Inc. (KCS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1973 and headquartered in Bayside, New York. It is the oldest and largest nonprofit serving Korean Americans and other immigrant communities in the Greater New York City area, operating 12 or more physical locations across New York State (Bayside, Flushing, Corona, Manhattan, Woodside) and, as of 2026, New Jersey (Tenafly, Palisades Park, Fort Lee). Its mission addresses economic empowerment, social well-being, and health and wellness for Korean-American and broader AANHPI immigrant populations.

KCS delivers services across six core program verticals: Aging (Adult Day Care and Senior Centers, including culturally-tailored dementia caregiver support), Adult & Youth Education (ESL, Korean language, U.S. Citizenship preparation, scholarships, internships), Immigration & Legal Services, a state-licensed Mental Health Clinic, a Public Health & Research Center (food and nutrition, health insurance enrollment, disease prevention), and Workforce Development (job training, ERAP rental assistance, computer literacy, AmeriCorps Senior Program, NYC Small Business Funders Collective, NYC Anti-Hate Collaborative). Senior services also include Home Delivered Meals and a Senior Pop-Up Café. Services are delivered in Korean and English, in person, at community-based sites, and are free or low-cost to eligible community members.

The organization is funded through a mix of donations, government grants (including a $50,000 NYS Assembly member item in March 2026), and recurring fundraising events (53rd Annual Gala, Golf Classic tournaments, TCS NYC Marathon team). It is led by President & CEO Myoungmi Kim and a team of program directors across each vertical. KCS operates within a dense coalition ecosystem that includes AAF, KAFSC, TAAF, NYCBenefits, REACH, Aging Care Together (ACT), NYC Aging, and City Harvest, and is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit with no parent company or private equity involvement.

Name

Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York

Legal name

Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York, Inc.

Website

https://kcsny.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1973 that delivers aging, education, immigration, mental health, public health, and workforce development services to Korean Americans and immigrant communities across 12+ sites in the New York-New Jersey metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bayside

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations from supporters of the Korean-American community and immigrant services.
2. Government Grants and Public Funding: Grants from government entities including the $50,000 Legislative Member Item Award from NYS Assemblywoman Nily Rozic, and participation in NYCBenefits coalition for public health programs.
3. Fundraising Events: Revenue from annual events including the 53rd Annual Gala, Golf Classic tournaments (NY and NJ), and TCS NYC Marathon team fundraising.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York (KCS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers a portfolio of community-based social services to Korean-American and other immigrant residents of the Greater New York City area. Its core offerings span six program lines — Aging services (Adult Day Care, Senior Centers, Home Delivered Meals, Senior Pop-Up Café), Adult & Youth Education (ESL, Korean language, U.S. Citizenship preparation, internship/scholarship), Immigration & Legal Services, a state-licensed Mental Health Clinic, a Public Health & Research Center (food/nutrition, health insurance enrollment, disease prevention), and Workforce Development (job training, ERAP rental assistance, computer literacy, small business and anti-hate programs).

Product overview

Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York (KCS) is a nonprofit social services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of community support programs. The organization operates as a multi-service provider rather than a single product company, with services organized around six core areas: Aging (including Adult Day Care and Senior Centers), Education (ESL, citizenship, and youth programs), Immigration & Legal Services, Mental Health Clinic, Public Health & Research, and Workforce Development. These services are delivered through multiple physical locations in New York and New Jersey, with programs ranging from direct care services to financial assistance and digital literacy training. KCS's workforce development division also includes specialized initiatives like the NYC Small Business Funders Collective for immigrant entrepreneurs and the NYC Anti-Hate Collaborative addressing community safety.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Adult Day Care Provides daytime care services for seniors at designated KCS centers, offering a safe and supportive environment with various care programs. Delivered at the Bayside HQ and the New Jersey adult day care (formerly Korean Community Center KCC). Targeted at Korean-American and immigrant older adults and their families.
• Senior Centers (Older Adult Centers) Community centers for older adults providing social programming, nutritious meals, and culturally sensitive care to help seniors thrive. Operated at Older Adult Center sites in Flushing (147-32 Roosevelt Ave.), Corona (37-06 111th St), and Manhattan (633 W 115th St), plus the Woodside Senior Pop-Up Café site. Targeted at Korean-American and immigrant older adults.
• Adult & Youth Education Educational services including ESL (English as a Second Language), Korean language education, and U.S. Citizenship preparation for adults, plus internship and scholarship programs for youth. Delivered via the Flushing education center (38-24 149th St). Targeted at Korean-American and immigrant adults and youth seeking language education, citizenship preparation, and credentials.
• Immigration & Legal Services Inexpensive and effective assistance with immigration processes for those facing language barriers or financial instability. Targeted at Korean-American and other immigrant individuals and families navigating U.S. immigration and related legal matters.
• Mental Health Clinic State-licensed mental health clinic providing culturally-conscious mental health services in Korean/English across NY (Flushing, 42-16 162nd St 2Fl) and NJ (Palisades Park, 410 Broad Ave #201). Targeted at Korean-American and immigrant individuals and families who require linguistically and culturally responsive behavioral health care.
• Public Health & Research Center Public health services including food and nutrition programs, health insurance enrollment counseling, and disease prevention initiatives, with food policy advocacy. Operated from Flushing (103-04 39th Ave #103), Manhattan (315 5th Ave. #705), and Fort Lee, NJ (2460 Lemoine Ave #400P). Targeted at Korean-American and immigrant community members seeking health access, nutrition support, and preventive care.
• Workforce Development Programs Job training and employment support services for low-income and unemployed individuals, including job training (adults 18+ at or below 125% of federal poverty level), ERAP rental/utility arrears assistance, NYC Benefits enrollment support, and computer literacy classes (basic and intermediate, including smartphone, Microsoft Office, Google apps, and video editing). Operated from the Manhattan office (31 W 34th St. Suite 7074). Targeted at low-income and unemployed Korean-American and immigrant adults.
• Home Delivered Meals Meal delivery service for homebound seniors who cannot travel to meal sites. Targeted at Korean-American and immigrant older adults needing nutrition support at home.
• Senior Pop-Up Café Mobile meal and social service program serving seniors at rotating community locations, including 51-23 Queens Blvd, Woodside (open Mondays 11AM–3PM). Targeted at Korean-American and immigrant older adults in neighborhoods without a fixed senior center.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• NYCBenefits CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026KCS Public Health & Research Center participated in NYCBenefits coalition rally with 60+ advocates from 30 organizations calling for sustainable funding for the NYCBenefits program.
• REACH CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026KCS is a member of REACH (Representing and Empowering AANHPI Community Historians) Coalition advocating for AANHPI Curriculum legislation at the NY State Capitol.
• NYS Assemblywoman Nily RozicnotableOthers · 27 March 2026KCS received a $50,000 Legislative Member Item Award from NYS Assemblywoman Nily Rozic to advance data infrastructure and digital innovation, modernizing internal data systems with AI integration.
• NYC Aging (NYC Department for the Aging)notableGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 March 2026KCS Corona Senior Center chef won first place at NYC Aging's Plant-Forward Cook-Off, demonstrating KCS's participation in citywide aging services initiatives.
• City HarvestnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026NYC Aging's Plant-Forward Cook-Off was held at The Venue at City Harvest in Manhattan, partnering with City Harvest for the event venue.
• Aging Care Together (ACT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026ACT is a national coalition led by KACF (Korean American Community Foundation) that KCS participates in, developing culturally tailored resources for Korean American dementia caregivers and building a coordinated referral network.
• AAF (Asian American Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCS partnered with AAF through the NYC Small Business Funders Collective (SBFC) grant to assist small business owners in establishing online presence and participating in the digital marketplace, focusing specifically on Queens.
• KAFSC (Korean American Family Service Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCS partnered with KAFSC through the NYC SBFC grant to explore ways to assist small business owners in the Korean-American community.
• TAAF (The Asian American Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCS partnered with TAAF to address Anti-Asian hate in NYC through the NYC Anti-Hate Collaborative, providing protective services, bystander training, direct services to victims, and tracking bias-related incident data.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Henry Street Settlement: Henry Street Settlement is a large, long-established Lower East Side NYC social services nonprofit providing education, senior services, workforce development, and arts programming. It is a broad incumbent offering comparable multi-service community programming to a different demographic in the same metro.
• Hamilton-Madison House: Hamilton-Madison House is a NYC Lower Manhattan settlement house providing senior, mental health, education, and immigrant services. It is a broad incumbent peer operating a similar multi-service settlement model to KCS in NYC.
• Asian American Federation (AAF): AAF is a New York-based umbrella organization that advocates for and supports over 70 AANHPI community nonprofits, including KCS. It is a broad incumbent in the AANHPI social services ecosystem and a strategic KCS partner.

Direct peers

• Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE): AAFE is a New York-based nonprofit providing housing, economic development, immigration, and community services to Asian-American and immigrant communities. It is a direct peer to KCS in immigrant-focused community services and advocacy in NYC.
• Minkwon Center for Community Action: Minkwon Center is a Korean-American and broader AANHPI community organization providing immigration legal services, civic participation, youth, and senior services in NYC. It is a direct peer to KCS in serving the Korean-American and AANHPI community with overlapping program areas.
• Japanese American Social Services, Inc. (JASSI): JASSI is a New York-based nonprofit providing culturally-sensitive social services to the Japanese-American community, including senior services, counseling, and community education. It is a direct ethnic-community peer to KCS with a similar single-ethnic-community service model.
• Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC): CPC is one of the largest AANHPI social services nonprofits in New York, offering education, workforce, senior, and community services to Asian-American immigrant communities. It is a direct peer to KCS in multi-service AANHPI community-based service delivery in the NYC metro.
• Korean American Family Service Center (KAFSC): KAFSC is a New York-based nonprofit providing social services to the Korean-American community, including domestic violence support, counseling, and youth programs. It is a direct peer of KCS in the Korean-American social services space and is named as a current KCS coalition partner through the NYC Small Business Funders Collective.

Others

• Korean American Community Foundation (KACF): KACF is a New York-based foundation that supports Korean-American nonprofits and leads the Aging Care Together (ACT) coalition in which KCS participates. It is a partner/funding intermediary in the same ecosystem rather than a direct service competitor.

Emerging players

• CAAAV: Organizing Asian Communities: CAAAV is a NYC-based AANHPI grassroots organization focused on tenant organizing, anti-displacement, and immigrant rights. It is an emerging player with thematic overlap in immigration and community advocacy work alongside KCS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kcsny

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Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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