Korean Language and Cultural Center of Sacramento (KLCCSac)

What Korean Language and Cultural Center of Sacramento (KLCCSac) does

Korean Language and Cultural Center of Sacramento (KLCCSac) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2023 (EIN 93-4120894) that operates the largest Korean language school in the Greater Sacramento region. The core offering, 'Our Korean School' (우리한국학교), is a weekend in-person program held Saturdays from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM across two 15-week semesters at UMOJA International Academy in East Sacramento, with leveled tracks (Basic, Beginner, Intermediate, KSL, Youth Group, Adult) using the South Korean Ministry of Education's 'Korean for Overseas Koreans' textbook and government-certified teachers. The portfolio also includes online Korean classes for children (age 5+) and adults delivered worldwide via video conferencing, plus cultural enrichments such as Minhwa (Korean folk painting), Korean calligraphy, traditional woodworking workshops, a youth group, a bilingual art summer camp run in partnership with Korean counterparts, and community events including Korea Stories and World Cup Watch Parties.

The underlying technology stack is deliberately lightweight: live video conferencing for remote instruction, Google Forms for registration, the third-party Sojung Hangeul app (provided free to enrolled 1:1 students at a stated $14.99/month retail value) as an online learning aid, and a website (klccsac.com) integrated with Zelle, check, Give Lively, and Donor-Advised Funds for tax-deductible giving. No proprietary software, app, or API platform is operated by KLCCSac.

The organization runs on a tuition-and-donations hybrid model. In-person tuition is $400 per student per semester with multi-child discounts and a $30 admin fee; online group classes for kids are $200 per 6-week session and 1:1 classes are $100 per month; adult online sessions are $300; workshops are priced $20–$40; the bilingual Korea camp is $400 all-inclusive. Revenue is supplemented by tax-deductible donations via multiple rails, T-shirt sponsorships (Platinum: Advanced United and Smile Market; Gold: Oz Korean BBQ and Hongik Taekwondo), an affiliate giving program at Smile Market (10% of purchases), and event-based donations at partner venues such as Pocha House.

Name

Korean Language and Cultural Center of Sacramento (KLCCSac)

Legal name

Korean Language and Cultural Center of Sacramento

Website

https://klccsac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KLCCSac is a Sacramento-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating the largest Korean language school in the Greater Sacramento region, running weekend in-person classes plus worldwide online instruction for children and adults, supported by tuition, donations, and community sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heritage Language Education Services

NAICS

Language Schools (61163), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDANAHAA

K–12 Core Curriculum Small-Group Tutoring Centers (Math/ELA/Science/Social Studies)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Small-Group Tutoring & Learning Centers

SECONDARYEDAMAFAD

Live Online Language Tutoring & Small-Group Classes

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Language Learning & Conversation Programs

SECONDARYEDAJAFAJ

World Languages Instruction (School-Delivered)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (School-Delivered)

SECONDARYEDAGAEAA

K–12 Digital Curriculum & Interactive Lessons

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Digital Learning Content & eLearning Modules

Keywords

• Korean language education
• Heritage language classes
• Cultural education programs
• Weekend Korean school
• Online Korean tutoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees for Korean School, online classes, summer camps, and cultural workshops. In-person Korean School tuition is $400 per student per semester; online classes range from $100-300 per session; summer camps are $400 all-inclusive.
2. Donations and Philanthropy: Tax-deductible donations through Zelle, checks, Give Lively platform, and Donor-Advised Funds. KLCCSac is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with EIN 93-4120894.
3. Smile Market Partnership: 10% of purchases donated when customers mention 'Korean School donation' or 'Yellow Notebook' at Smile Market checkout (2950 Bradshaw Rd, Sacramento, CA 95827).
4. T-Shirt Sponsorship Program: Annual sponsorship program where sponsors fund T-shirts distributed to students, teachers, and volunteers. Platinum sponsors include Advanced United and Smile Market; Gold sponsors include Oz Korean BBQ and Hongik Taekwondo.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

KLCCSac delivers structured Korean language and cultural education for students ages 5 through adults through its flagship weekend Korean school, parallel online classes for kids and adults worldwide, summer camps, and traditional cultural workshops such as Minhwa painting, Korean calligraphy, and Korean woodworking. Programs use the South Korean Ministry of Education's Korean for Overseas Koreans textbook and are led by teachers certified through the Korean Education Center in San Francisco.

Product overview

KLCCSac is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Korean language and cultural center serving the Sacramento region. Its core offering is Our Korean School, a weekend in-person program at UMOJA International Academy complemented by parallel online Korean classes for both children (age 5+) and adults worldwide. The portfolio also includes seasonal and standalone enrichment programs — Minhwa (Korean folk painting), Korean Calligraphy, Summer Camp, Bilingual Art Camp in Korea, and traditional woodworking workshops (Sotdae, Myeong Tae) — alongside community-building programming such as Korea Stories cultural events, Future Shapers youth forums, World Cup Watch Parties, and the K-Friends volunteer program. Registration, donations, and communications are managed through a website-integrated system using Zelle, Check, Give Lively, and Donor-Advised Fund payment methods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Our Korean School (우리한국학교)
• Online Korean Class for Kids
• Online Korean Class for Adults
• Minhwa Class (Korean Folk Painting)
• Korean Calligraphy Class

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 5 worldwide ranking in Study.Korean.net Korean school operations and event sharing contest
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Advanced UnitedminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Platinum sponsor of 2025 T-Shirt Sponsorship Program. Website: https://advancedunited.com/advanced-united-refining/
• Oz Korean BBQminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Gold sponsor of 2025 T-Shirt Sponsorship Program. Website: https://ozkoreanbbq.com/
• Hongik TaekwondominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Gold sponsor of 2025 T-Shirt Sponsorship Program. Website: https://www.rosevillehongikmartialarts.com
• Masil TheaterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2024Collaborating organization for Bilingual Art Summer Camp in Korea (Gokseong). Led by Hyojeong Son, MFA, cultural arts education specialist with over 20 years experience.
• Gokseong-gun Future Education FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2024Organizer of Bilingual Art Summer Camp hosted in Mokhwa Village, Gokseong, Korea. Provided facilities and program support.
• Korean Education Center in San Francisco (KECSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKLCCSac is registered as a weekend Korean school with the Korean Education Center in San Francisco. This affiliation provides teacher certification support and recognition within the Korean educational network.
• National Association for Korean Schools (NAKS) - Northern California ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKLCCSac is a member of the Northern California chapter of NAKS. High school student volunteers are eligible for NAKS Junior Leadership Awards.
• UMOJA International AcademycoreOthersPublic school in East Sacramento providing leased space for KLCCSac's Korean School. The newly renovated facility features spacious classrooms and excellent learning facilities. This is KLCCSac's new home starting Fall 2026.
• Sacramento Korean Presbyterian ChurchminorOthersPreviously provided space for KLCCSac for 2.5 years during the organization's growth period. KLCCSac expresses deep gratitude for this foundational support.
• Pocha HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted KLCCSac's World Cup Watch Parties and donated 10% of all sales to support the organization. Partnership enabled successful community viewing events.
• Smile MarketminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOngoing supporter donating 10% of purchases when customers mention 'Korean School donation' or 'Yellow Notebook'. Owner Mr. Kim provides continuous support to KLCCSac.
• Korean Consulate General in San FranciscominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKLCCSac is in active communication with the Consulate to bring better opportunities for students and explore government support.
• Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorean government agency under Ministry of Foreign Affairs. KLCCSac is in active collaboration with OKA for educational support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• GoEast Mandarin: Online language school offering live 1:1 and group Chinese language classes for kids and adults worldwide. Highly comparable business model to KLCCSac's online Korean classes, particularly the 1:1 monthly subscription format ($100/month) and small-group sessions.

Broad incumbents

• LingoAce: Large-scale online language learning platform specializing in Asian languages including Korean, serving kids globally with live 1:1 instructors. Represents the scaled, venture-backed version of what KLCCSac's online Korean classes aspire to become.

Direct peers

• Sejong Korean Language School (various US chapters): Network of Korean language schools operating across major US cities, using similar heritage-language curricula and weekend school formats. Closely comparable in operating model to KLCCSac's Saturday Korean School program.
• TalkToMeInKorean: One of the most prominent online Korean language learning platforms globally, offering structured lessons for beginners to advanced learners. Directly competes with KLCCSac's online Korean classes for kids and adults worldwide, though TalkToMeInKorean uses primarily self-serve digital content rather than live instruction.

Others

• National Association for Korean Schools (NAKS): The umbrella organization overseeing Korean heritage schools across the United States, of which KLCCSac is a Northern California chapter member. Comparable ecosystem peer that sets standards and certifies Korean schools similar to KLCCSac.
• Korean Education Center in San Francisco (KECSF): Official Korean government-affiliated education center that certifies weekend Korean schools like KLCCSac. Not a direct competitor but a comparable Korean language education institution that sets standards for the network KLCCSac operates within.

Regional players

• Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA): A larger Korean cultural and educational center serving the Korean-American community in Southern California. Comparable nonprofit mission of Korean language and cultural preservation, but operates at significantly greater scale and in a different regional market than KLCCSac.
• Korean Community Center of the East Bay (KCCEB): A Korean-American community organization in the San Francisco East Bay area offering Korean language and cultural programming. Comparable nonprofit mission and operating model to KLCCSac, but serving a different Northern California sub-region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/klccsac
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/klccsac
• Instagraminstagram.com/klccsac

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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