MAKA is registered with the IRS as a 501(c)3 charity organization. It was formed in 1995 as the Mothers Association for Korean Americans to serve the young Korean American community in Minnesota. In recognition of it primarily serving the state of Minnesota and, more importantly, the significant service of fathers in the organization, it was officially renamed the Minnesota Association for Korean Americans at the end of 2006.

MAKA welcomes anyone interested in advancing our goals to joins us. We appreciate any contributions and involvement. For further information about MAKA, please send us an email via maka.scholarship@gmail.com