Kimley-Horn Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kimley-Horn Foundation is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 253 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $48,750. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants253
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$48,750
- Assets$10.7 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
70% 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 | $1.1 million | 154 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 205 | $8.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 253 | $10.7 million |
How to apply
Kimley-Horn 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.
What Kimley-Horn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 37 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 35 | $331,700 |
| California | 22 | $198,300 |
| North Carolina | 16 | $175,600 |
| Florida | 27 | $165,700 |
| Georgia | 12 | $118,200 |
| Arizona | 9 | $96,400 |
| Colorado | 11 | $94,300 |
| Virginia | 18 | $81,400 |
| Illinois | 13 | $67,400 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $62,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Texas Food Bank | Counts initiative | $48,750 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC Inc | Counts initiative | $45,600 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Counts initiative | $45,300 |
| Houston Food Bank | Counts initiative | $39,500 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Alliance | Counts initiative | $37,200 |
| Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School | Corporate work study | $37,000 |
| Camp Ronald McDonald Charities of Southern California | General support & volunteer | $36,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina | Counts initiative | $35,900 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | Counts initiative & | $32,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | California wildfire relief | $25,000 |
| California Fire Foundation | California rises | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Counts initiative & | $24,000 |
| Feeding South Florida | Counts initiative | $23,900 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Inc | Counts initiative | $23,400 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Counts initiative | $23,200 |
| Harvest Hope Food Bank | Counts initiative | $23,100 |
| Chicago Lights | Volunteer grants for urban | $22,700 |
| Chino Valley Education Foundation | General support & volunteer | $22,700 |
| Food Lifeline | Counts initiative | $22,400 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County | Kimley-horn team build | $21,500 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor Ministries | General support | $20,000 |
| Savannah Tree Foundation Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Counts initiative | $20,000 |
| Feeding America Riverside and San Bernardino Counties | Counts initiative | $19,600 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Counts initiative & | $19,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | Counts initiative | $17,900 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | Counts initiative | $16,900 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee | Counts initiative | $16,750 |
| Feeding the Gulf Coast | Counts initiative | $16,600 |
| The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Inc | Kerr county flood | $16,600 |
| Austin Habitat for Humanity | General support & volunteer | $16,500 |
| Three Square Food Bank | Counts initiative | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region | General purpose | $15,000 |
| High Point Village Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Sustained Farms | General support | $15,000 |
| Atomic Hands | General support | $15,000 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank Inc | Counts initiative | $15,000 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | Counts initiative and | $14,100 |
| Young Life | General support & volunteer | $13,800 |
| Sammy's House | General support & volunteer | $13,700 |
Officers and trustees
- Lori Hall
- Andrew Baird
- Ed Dean
- Brady Finklea
- Alan Garri
- Erin Griffin
- Joe Kaltsas
- Blaine Linkous
- Jake Panter
- Kenzie Porter
- Jennifer Steen
- Lisa Stone
- Alissa Waite
- Ben Williams
Questions people ask
Does Kimley-Horn Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kimley-Horn Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 253 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Kimley-Horn Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lori Hall (Board Chair), Andrew Baird (Board Member), Ed Dean (Board Member) and Brady Finklea (Board Member) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Kimley-Horn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and youth programs.