Kim Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Kim Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rye, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $769,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$769,000
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $925,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $400,000 | 6 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $925,000 | 5 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $769,000 | 33 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
Kim Family Foundation Inc 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.
What Kim Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $534,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $75,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $55,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $30,000 |
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Givedirectly Inc | General support | $150,000 |
| Hispanic Resource Center of Larchmont & Mamaroneck Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Don Bosco Community Center | General support | $75,000 |
| Meals on Main Street (Moms) | General support | $75,000 |
| Feeding America | General support | $50,000 |
| Presbyterian Church Town of Rye | General support | $26,000 |
| Assoc Comm Employment for the Homeless | General support | $25,000 |
| Bridge Fund of Ny Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Hour Children Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Human Rights Initiative North Texas | General support | $25,000 |
| Providence House Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Wilkinson Center | General support | $25,000 |
| 5 Steps to Five Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Helen Keller Intl Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Georgetown University | General support | $10,000 |
| Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison | General support | $10,000 |
| 914UNITED | General support | $5,000 |
| Bicycle Relief | General support | $5,000 |
| Bread for the City | General support | $5,000 |
| DC Food Project | General support | $5,000 |
| IMPACT100 | General support | $5,000 |
| Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | General support | $5,000 |
| New York Public Radio | General support | $5,000 |
| The New York Times Communities Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Rye Free Reading Room | General support | $2,500 |
| YMCA of Rye | General support | $2,500 |
| Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary | General support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Rye Town Park | General support | $1,000 |
| The Sharing Shelf | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Young L Kim
- Timothy G Mueller
- Kahea I Mueller
- Kiefer I Mueller
- Keaton I Mueller
Questions people ask
Does Kim Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kim Family Foundation Inc give?
$769,000 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Kim Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Young L Kim (Director), Timothy G Mueller (Director), Kahea I Mueller (Director) and Kiefer I Mueller (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Kim Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, food and hunger and education.