Ys Kim Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ys Kim Foundation Inc is a private foundation in St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. In tax year 2025 it gave $272,037 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $178,857. 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$272,037
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$178,857
- Assets$13.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $560,720 the year before.
50% 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 | $16,000 | 3 | $14.6 million |
| 2024 | $560,720 | 10 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $272,037 | 7 | $13.0 million |
How to apply
Ys Kim 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ys Kim Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $245,037 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $27,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Binghamton University Foundation | Vi scholarship + jean su and charles m. Kim '98 scholarship | $178,857 |
| Binghamton University Foundation | Korean student org support fund | $46,180 |
| Council of Korean Americans | 2025 envision platinum sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | Annual membership to the asian art circle | $15,000 |
| Korean American Community Foundation (Kacf) | Kacf 2025 women's luncheon reimagine sponsorship | $5,000 |
| M Frances Inc | Shia restaurant 2025 grant | $1,000 |
| National Center for Family Philanthropy | Annual membership fee | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Kim
- James Kim
- Andrew Park
- Joy Wheeler
- April Bang
- Jean Su Maeng Kim
Questions people ask
Does Ys Kim Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ys Kim Foundation Inc give?
$272,037 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Ys Kim Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles Kim (President), James Kim (Secretary), Andrew Park (Treasurer) and Joy Wheeler (Managing Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Ys Kim Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.