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Michael Kim

Under 1%

Michael Kim has given an estimated under 1% of current net worth ($7.7B), based on Forbes' philanthropy score.

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Under 1%
Net worth
$7.7B
Stated lifetime giving
Not stated
Forbes 400
#218 · Private equity · Seoul
Status
Source-reported range
Sources
Forbes 400 profile · Sept. 2026

The math

Forbes philanthropy score 1 of 5: lifetime giving is under 1% of current net worth. The range is Forbes' own banding; GiveRate shows it as published.

Profile

Age
62
Residence
Seoul
Industry
Finance & Investments
Source of wealth
Private equity
Self-made
Yes
One-year change
$9.5B (#130) in Sept. 2025 to $7.7B (#218) in Sept. 2026, a drop of 19%.

What the range means in dollars

Forbes gives Michael Kim a philanthropy score of 1 out of 5, meaning lifetime giving equals under 1% of current net worth. On a $7.7B fortune, that implies lifetime giving of less than $77M. 177 of the 400 share this score and 206 score higher.

For scale: under 1% of a $50,000 household income would be under $500.

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Questions

How much has Michael Kim given to charity?

Forbes scores Michael Kim 1 of 5 for philanthropy, meaning lifetime giving of under 1% of net worth, less than $77M on a $7.7B fortune.

What is Michael Kim's net worth?

Forbes estimates $7.7B as of September 2026, ranking #218 on the Forbes 400.

What is Michael Kim's GiveRate?

Under 1%. GiveRate is lifetime giving as a share of wealth, built from published Forbes figures. See giverate.org/methods/ for the method.

GiveRate card for Michael Kim: Under 1%

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