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Pledge
Creators make a voluntary charitable commitment that fits their circumstances and values.
Creator philanthropy, made visible
Turn influence into charitable impact.
Influencers Involved helps creators make charitable giving part of creator culture—through a simple pledge, direct donations to eligible charities, private verification, and public recognition.
Illinois nonprofitIRS-recognized 501(c)(3)Direct-to-charity pilot
What we are building
A trusted, practical pathway for creator-led giving.
The first phase is intentionally simple: no complicated accounts, no public disclosure of income, and no donation processing by Influencers Involved.
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Donate directly
Participants give directly to an eligible charity they select. II does not hold or redistribute the donation.
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Verify and inspire
II privately reviews appropriate proof, recognizes verified participation, and encourages creator-to-creator referrals.
Mission
Make charitable giving a visible part of creator culture.
Digital creators shape language, trends, purchasing decisions, and social norms. Influencers Involved exists to help creators use that cultural influence to normalize charitable participation.
We are building a model that is easy to understand and respectful of privacy. A creator may choose a cause, donate directly, provide private proof for review, receive recognition for verified participation, and invite other creators to join.
Generosity becomes more powerful when people can see it, repeat it, and invite others into it.
Who we serve
- Social-media creators and independent digital publishers
- Eligible charities selected by participating creators
- Audiences interested in credible social-impact participation
- Brands, agencies, and funders supporting creator-led philanthropy
Initial approach
The organization is designed for nationwide participation, with an initial Chicago-area proof point to test outreach, verification, and measurement.
Program in development
The 1% Influence Challenge
Make a pledge
A creator chooses a voluntary charitable commitment that fits their circumstances.
Choose an eligible charity
The creator selects an organization aligned with their values.
Donate directly
The creator gives directly to the selected charity. Influencers Involved does not receive the participant donation.
Submit appropriate proof privately
The creator may provide documentation for confidential review without publicly disclosing income or donation amount.
Receive recognition and invite others
After review, II may recognize verified participation and provide materials for inviting other creators.
About
A founder-led nonprofit building a credible creator-giving movement.
Influencers Involved, Inc. NFP is an Illinois nonprofit corporation recognized by the IRS as a Section 501(c)(3) public charity.
Influencers Involved was established to connect the cultural reach of digital creators with practical charitable participation. The organization is currently in its pre-launch development phase and is preparing the first 1% Influence Challenge pilot.
Daily development is founder-led. The volunteer Board of Directors provides fiduciary, governance, financial, and compensation oversight.
| Legal name | Influencers Involved, Inc. NFP |
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| State | Illinois |
| Federal status | IRS-recognized Section 501(c)(3) public charity |
| Fiscal year end | December 31 |
| Current phase | Pre-launch program and funding development |
Ho Chung
Founder and Director
Leads organizational development, program design, funding strategy, partnerships, and launch preparation.
Johnny Kang
Director
Participates in fiduciary, governance, and independent compensation oversight.
Sung Chul “Scott” Kim
Director
Participates in fiduciary, financial, and independent compensation oversight.
Transparency
Clear about what exists today—and what is still being built.
Influencers Involved is in its pre-launch development stage and does not claim completed program impact that has not yet occurred.
Current status
- Illinois nonprofit corporation formed
- IRS Section 501(c)(3) public-charity recognition received
- Core program concept and Phase 1 direct-to-charity model established
- Grant-ready narrative, budgets, and outcomes framework prepared
- Website, creator outreach, proof review, and charity-vetting systems in development
- No public creator enrollment or public donation campaign is currently active
Phase 1 financial boundary
Creators will donate directly to eligible charities. Influencers Involved will not take custody of, retain a percentage of, or redistribute those participant donations during Phase 1 unless a future legal and compliance review approves a different model.
As operations begin, II intends to publish appropriate public records and updates, including annual filings and program results. Sensitive personal, banking, participant, and verification information will not be published.
Contact
Help shape a credible creator-philanthropy pilot.
Creators, charities, funders, corporate social-impact teams, agencies, and technology partners are invited to connect.
ho@influencersinvolved.org
grants@influencersinvolved.org
This website does not currently collect pledges, donation proof, payment information, or public donations. Email information is used only to respond and maintain appropriate organizational records.