Kimsey Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kimsey Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $944,850 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $135,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$944,850
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$135,000
- Assets$45.2 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $672,732 the year before.
34% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $859,800 | 51 | $32.0 million |
| 2023 | $672,732 | 55 | $29.9 million |
| 2024 | $944,850 | 44 | $45.2 million |
How to apply
Kimsey Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Kimsey Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 19 | $397,150 |
| Virginia | 6 | $167,500 |
| Maryland | 5 | $165,600 |
| California | 7 | $144,600 |
| Florida | 1 | $35,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| Delaware | 2 | $8,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McLean Project for the Arts | General operating | $135,000 |
| Campbell Hall Episcopal | General operating | $132,800 |
| Aspen Spark | General operating | $120,000 |
| Fair Chance | General operating | $85,000 |
| Latino Economic Development Center | General operating | $50,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | General operating | $50,000 |
| Our Lady of the Woods Corporation (The Woods Academy) | General operating | $40,000 |
| Best Buddies International | General operating | $35,000 |
| Living Classrooms Foundation | General operating | $35,000 |
| Higher Achievement Program | General operating | $25,000 |
| Learnserve International | General operating | $25,000 |
| Scholarchips | General operating | $20,000 |
| Training Grounds Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Youth Entrepreneur Institute | General operating | $20,000 |
| Dance Aspen | General operating | $15,000 |
| 826DC | General operating | $10,000 |
| Animal Welfare League of Arlington | General operating | $10,000 |
| Hunter Brooks Watson Memorial Fund | General operating | $10,000 |
| Military Bowl Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Nari Gunjan | General operating | $10,000 |
| So Kids Soar | General operating | $10,000 |
| St Johns College High School | General operating | $10,000 |
| Washington International School | General operating | $10,000 |
| Deleware Wild Lands Inc | General operating | $7,500 |
| Touching Heart | General operating | $7,500 |
| Share Inc | General operating | $6,700 |
| Street Sense Media | General operating | $5,150 |
| DC Policy Center | General operating | $5,000 |
| Potomac Community Resources Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Marine Corps Association Foundation | General operating | $4,000 |
| Little League Baseball Inc (Northwest Washington Little League) | General operating | $2,500 |
| Nacv Inc | General operating | $2,500 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | General operating | $2,000 |
| Hope Always Foundation | General operating | $1,500 |
| Bay Aging | General operating | $1,000 |
| Camp del Corazon | General operating | $1,000 |
| Critical Exposure | General operating | $1,000 |
| Deswine Intervention | General operating | $1,000 |
| Friendship Place | General operating | $1,000 |
| The Ohio University Foundation | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael P Kimsey
- Raymond C Kimsey
- Mark J Kimsey
Questions people ask
Does Kimsey Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kimsey Foundation give?
$944,850 in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Kimsey Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael P Kimsey (President/Director), Raymond C Kimsey (Secretary/Director) and Mark J Kimsey (Treasurer/Director).
What does Kimsey Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.