Foundation Brochure
The Foundation asks for your help distributing the enclosed informational brochure detailing how interested supporters can contribute to the Foundation’s important campaigns focused on increasing public awareness of, and participation in, our art.
The Foundation also seeks to provide financial support to the Federation thus providing new participation opportunities for individuals who otherwise may not have an opportunity to experience Soo Bahk Do®.
Read MoreVolunteer Board Director Positions Open
The 501(c)(3) non-profit U.S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Foundation is seeking two members, 18 years or older, who are passionate about the art of Soo Bahk Do® and the vision of our Kwan Jang Nim (we realize that is probably every practitioner).
We are seeking a few people who can share their passion and energy to help generate donations for our Foundation. If you have experience in grant writing, that skill is a plus.
There are seven seats on the Foundation Board of Directors, and if you are selected, you would serve for a three-year term ending 12/31/2015.
Employer Matching May Double Your Donation To The Foundation
I received this great message from Sa Bom Nim Michael Zickafoose in Region 5 about how he DOUBLED his donation to the Soo Bahk Do Foundation’s 2012 Fundraising campaign using his employer’s donation matching program. Awesome! Just wanted to share it with you.
Read MoreWhy the Federation and FOUNDATION are non-profit
Founder Hwang Kee told us that his original motivation for establishing the Moo Duk Kwan® in 1945 was to help human beings improve their Neh Gong (Internal power), Weh Gong (External power) and Shim Gong (Spiritual power) which would enable them to improve their relationships with others and thus help them contribute a positive energy…
Read MoreThere Is Only One Moo Duk Kwan
Your generous support and donations are needed today to help keep it that way. From humble beginnings in Japanese occupied Korea, Hwang Kee founded his first Moo Duk Kwan martial art school in Yang San Ku on November 9, 1945. He began teaching his unique martial (Moo Do) philosophy and his highly effective martial art…
Read MoreIRS TAX EXEMPT STATUS APPROVED
On September 28, 2011, the IRS APPROVED the U.S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Foundation Inc’s. Tax Exempt Status. The Foundation is now exempt from Federal Income Tax under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to the Foundation are now tax-deductible under section 1710 of the Code. Additionally, the Foundation is…
Read MoreAnacortes Soo Bahk Do Provides Donation
The Foundation would like express our sincere appreciation to Anacortes Soo Bahk Do (Anacortes, WA – Region 10 – Studio Owners: Andy Arvidson Sa Bom Nim and Colette Arvidson Sa Bom Nim -www.anacortessoobahkdo.com) for a very generous donation and offering their support. The donations were provided by members who participated in a clinic hosted by…
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