TS Kim Architectural Fellowship Foundation
Accepts applications
TS Kim Architectural Fellowship Foundation is a private foundation in West Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $168,400 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$168,400
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $128,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $162,000 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $128,000 | 4 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $168,400 | 7 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Tai Soo Kim 41-A Concord Street, West Hartford, CT 06119 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 232-1719, tskp@tskp.com |
| What to submit | Application form and portfolio of work required for individual applicants. |
| Deadlines | April 30 |
| Restrictions | Individual recipients must be of korean descent, hold a degree in architecture and be under 35 years of age |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What TS Kim Architectural Fellowship Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Connecticut. It also paid $37,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 5 | $131,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University School of Architecture | First year building project | $50,000 |
| University of Hartford Architecture Dept | Master class scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| Yale University School of Architecture | School of architecture | $20,000 |
| Seoul National University School of Architecture | Teaching fellowship | $20,000 |
| Individual | Traveling fellowship award | $17,000 |
| University of Hartford Architecture Dept | Traveling fellowship award | $8,000 |
| Elizabeth Park Conservancy | Tree garden | $3,400 |
Officers and trustees
- Mikyoung Kim
- Tai Soo Kim
- Ryoung-Ja Kim
- T Whitcomb Iglehart
- Jung-Gon Kim
Questions people ask
Does TS Kim Architectural Fellowship Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 30.
How much does TS Kim Architectural Fellowship Foundation give?
$168,400 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs TS Kim Architectural Fellowship Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mikyoung Kim (President), Tai Soo Kim (Sec'y/Treas), Ryoung-Ja Kim (Director) and T Whitcomb Iglehart (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does TS Kim Architectural Fellowship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.