Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation
The Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2024, it made 161 grants totaling $2,717,601 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in journalism, health and relief, design, and youth services.
Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation gave $2.7M across 161 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state New York. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,717,601
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 161
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,880
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $11,789,374
- -9.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (33 of 151, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Omega Institute for Holistic Studies Inc ($150K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
784 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 712 grants of 784 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (45%), Pennsylvania (14%), Massachusetts (11%), Washington, DC (9%), and Connecticut (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 161 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 33 of 151 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 325% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2020) to $2.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 161 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Omega Institute for Holistic Studies Inc Rhinebeck, NY | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Mass Design Group Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $112,500 |
| National Public Radio Inc Baltimore, MD | NPR's international reporting | $100,000 |
| Pro Publica Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Relief International Inc Washington, DC | pharmaceutical and related medical equipment and supplies | $100,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc Fairfield, CT | Emergency Health Unit | $75,000 |
| The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia Inquirer's enhanced coverage of issues crucial to Philadelphia | $75,000 |
| Council on Addiction Prevention and Education of D Wappingers Falls, NY | to build a youth clubhouse that will provide counseling on substance abuse and other related services | $70,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc Fairfield, CT | Emergency Health Unit | $62,500 |
| Release Recovery Foundation Inc New York, NY | scholarship fund to provide clinical treatment in several varieties: inpatient rehabilitation treatment, intensive outpatient or occasionally individual therapy, and sober living | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,789,374 | $1,812,827 | $3,050,133 | $2,717,601 | 161 | $2,904,215 | $1,695,357 | $894,272 |
| 2023 | $13,026,680 | $1,646,515 | $2,833,716 | $2,547,500 | 153 | $2,705,701 | $1,538,358 | $893,797 |
| 2022 | $14,213,881 | $1,335,849 | $2,841,660 | $2,571,500 | 165 | $2,709,048 | $1,196,405 | $996,322 |
| 2021 | $15,718,192 | $1,395,229 | $2,311,725 | $2,009,100 | 145 | $2,171,347 | $1,268,908 | $1,196,940 |
| 2020 | $16,634,688 | $679,622 | $2,089,521 | $1,870,500 | 160 | — | $562,215 | $1,120,952 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $894K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for journalism and reporting, emergency health services, medical supplies, design, substance-abuse counseling, and youth services.
Grantee descriptions illustrate some of this work: ProPublica describes its mission as producing investigative journalism in the public interest, while NPR says it works with member stations to create a more informed public. Relief International says it partners with communities affected by conflict, climate change, and disaster to support health and well-being. My Brother’s Workshop describes its work as mentoring, counseling, education, job training, and job placement for young people facing poverty, homelessness, or other challenges.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 161 grants totaling $2,717,601. Grant amounts ranged from $621 to $150,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $150,000 to Omega Institute for Holistic Studies for general and unrestricted purposes; $112,500 to Mass Design Group for general and unrestricted purposes; and $100,000 each to NPR for international reporting, ProPublica for general and unrestricted purposes, and Relief International for pharmaceutical and related medical equipment and supplies. Other grants included $75,000 and $62,500 to Save the Children Federation for its Emergency Health Unit, and $75,000 to the Lenfest Institute for Journalism for enhanced coverage of issues crucial to Philadelphia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan K Edwards as secretary and trustee, Donald Kimelman as president and trustee, and John D Kimelman as treasurer and trustee.
Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation is led by Donald Kimelman, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald Kimelman
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $38K (2024)
John D Kimelman
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Susan K Edwards
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $38K, to Donald Kimelman (Trustee, Pres). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation
How much does Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation give each year?
Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation gave $2.7M across 161 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 153 grants.
What is Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,880, across 161 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation give grants?
Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (14%) and Massachusetts (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (27 grants), New York, NY (23 grants), Washington, DC (9 grants) and Poughkeepsie, NY (8 grants).
Does Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (117 of 161) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Omega Institute for Holistic Studies Inc ($150,000), Save the Children Federation Inc ($137,500 across 2 grants) and Mass Design Group ($112,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation?
Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation reported $11.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $894K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for journalism and reporting, emergency health services, medical supplies, design, substance-abuse counseling, and youth services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation's EIN?
Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 66-6012547. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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