Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation
The Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation is a private foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa. Its 2024 filing reports $23,200 in grants to 11 organizations, including performing arts organizations, synagogues, and community organizations.
Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation at a glance
In short: Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation gave $23K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Iowa. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,200
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,109
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $445,019
- -0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (71% 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 Josh and Susie Kimelman 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: 2810 Druid Hill Drive, Des Moines, IA 50315
Phone: (515) 277-3708
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Des Moines Metro Opera ($5K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa, 16% to recipients in California, and 13% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 $22K (2023) to $27K (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Metro Opera Indianola, IA | Support the performing arts organization's mission of providing opera performances. | $4,500 |
| Congregation Beth El La Jolla, CA | Support the Synagogue's Community Functions. | $3,600 |
| HAR Zion Temple Penn Valley, PA | Aid the temple and its role in the community. | $3,100 |
| Temple Beth OR Raleigh, IA | Aid the synagogue and its role in the community. | $3,000 |
| Tifereth Israel Synagogue Des Moines, IA | Aid the synagogue and its role in the community. | $3,000 |
| Des Moines Symphony Des Moines, IA | Support Central Iowa's Largest Performing Arts Organization. | $1,500 |
| Des Moines Art Center Des Moines, IA | Aid in engaging local and international audiences with the art of today. | $1,300 |
| Des Moines Public Library Des Moines, IA | Support and enrich the capabilities, resources, and services of the dsm public library system. | $1,000 |
| Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation Des Moines, IA | Support public art projects as part of the organization's mission. | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines Waukee, IA | Support the organization's function of providing social services and connecting jews locally and abroad. | $700 |
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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 | $445,019 | $23,319 | $25,278 | $23,200 | 11 | $23,200 | $21,241 | $23,166 |
| 2023 | $448,125 | $6,975 | $24,115 | $22,200 | 10 | $22,200 | $15,310 | $22,141 |
| 2022 | $465,790 | $-17,470 | $30,142 | $26,700 | 19 | $26,700 | $9,379 | $23,457 |
| 2021 | $513,912 | $90,107 | $29,098 | $26,900 | 12 | $26,900 | $87,909 | $25,143 |
| 2020 | $452,631 | $23,074 | $28,102 | $26,050 | 12 | — | $19,939 | $25,757 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K 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 provided. Its 2024 grants show support for arts and cultural organizations, synagogues, and Jewish community organizations. Among its grantees, Des Moines Metro Opera describes its mission as creating distinctive theatrical experiences and inspirational learning opportunities for artists and audiences. The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation says it places art in public spaces through public and private collaborations. The Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines describes its mission as furthering the continuity and welfare of Jewish communities in central Iowa and facilitating coordination of their philanthropic, educational, and cultural activities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $23,200 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $4,500, with a median grant of $1,500. Its largest grants included $4,500 to Des Moines Metro Opera, $3,600 to Congregation Beth El, $3,100 to Har Zion Temple, and $3,000 each to Temple Beth Or and Tifereth Israel Synagogue. Other grants included $1,500 to Des Moines Symphony, $1,300 to Des Moines Art Center, and $1,000 each to Des Moines Public Library and Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joshua D Kimelman as president and Susan H Kimelman as secretary and treasurer.
Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation is led by Joshua D. Kimelman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joshua D. Kimelman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan H. Kimelman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation
How much does Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation give each year?
Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation gave $23K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 10 grants.
What is Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation's typical grant size?
Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,109, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation give grants?
Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (16%) and Pennsylvania (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (5 grants) and Waukee, IA (2 grants).
Does Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation's largest grantees?
Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Des Moines Metro Opera ($4,500), Congregation Beth El ($3,600) and HAR Zion Temple ($3,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation?
Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation reported $445K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for arts and cultural organizations, synagogues, and Jewish community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Josh and Susie Kimelman 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 Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation's EIN?
Josh and Susie Kimelman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4381300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Josh and Susie Kimelman 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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