The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim
The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim is a private foundation, based in Del Mar, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $626K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $181K. Net investment income was $8K.
The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim at a glance
In short: The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim gave $181K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $181,300
- +17.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,217
- -21.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $626,138
- +26.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Scripps Health Foundation ($171K). Together the top 6 received $181K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 23 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim gives
- Giving grew 92% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2021) to $181K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $181K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scripps Health Foundation La Jolla, CA | General Support | $171,000 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CA | General Support | $4,800 |
| La Jolla Playhouse La Jolla, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Bel Canto Foundation Lincolnwood, IL | General Support | $1,000 |
| Plus Charitable Trust Inc Great Neck, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| The Campanile Foundation at San Diego State University San Diego, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $626,138 | $317,931 | $187,185 | $181,300 | 6 | $183,580 | $7,716 | $115,967 |
| 2024 | $495,392 | $156,254 | $161,811 | $154,500 | 4 | $156,675 | $78,396 | $114,984 |
| 2023 | $500,949 | $244,639 | $83,873 | $79,000 | 5 | $80,925 | $68,579 | $83,113 |
| 2022 | $1,140,643 | $116,393 | $100,558 | $94,500 | 4 | $96,437 | $6,184 | $90,336 |
| 2021 | $1,124,808 | $313,064 | $58,070 | $54,500 | 4 | $55,750 | $45,326 | $87,114 |
| 2020 | $869,814 | $94,156 | $58,453 | $55,000 | 5 | — | $6,281 | $63,789 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim reported a distributable amount of $116K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kiat Beng Lim
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Bei-Bei Lee Lim
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim
How much does The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim give each year?
The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim gave $181K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $155K across 4 grants.
What is The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim's typical grant size?
The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $30,217, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim give grants?
The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were La Jolla, CA (3 grants).
Does The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim's largest grantees?
The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim's largest 2025 grantees include Scripps Health Foundation ($171,000), Uc San Diego Foundation ($4,800) and La Jolla Playhouse ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim?
The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim reported $626K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $184K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $116K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim's EIN?
The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1467890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The Dr KB Lim and Linda Lee Lim funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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