The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc
The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Paoli, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it gave $2,640,000 to 21 organizations, including educational, cultural, health, and community organizations.
The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $126K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,640,000
- +76.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $125,714
- +76.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $37,161,005
- +17.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (93% 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 The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc
- 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: 1500 E Lancaster Avenue, Paoli, PA 19301
Phone: (610) 296-4200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Franklin Institute ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 75 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. New York received 3%, while New Hampshire and Washington, DC each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 21 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $150K; repeat grants $125K. How we count
Medians: $150K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 316% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $455K (2022) to $2.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Franklin Institute Philadelphia, PA | General Contribution | $1,500,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra Philadelphia, PA | General Contribution | $275,000 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation Bryn Mawr, PA | General Contribution | $150,000 |
| Project Home Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General Contribution | $150,000 |
| Twelve Plus (12) Elkins Park, PA | General Contribution | $150,000 |
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Fordham University New York, NY | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Philabundance Philadelphia, PA | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Hamilton College Clinton, NY | General Contribution | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 21 grants in 2024, 21 in 2023, and 20 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,161,005 | $8,225,076 | $2,805,949 | $2,640,000 | 21 | $2,648,288 | $2,067,415 | $3,393,818 |
| 2023 | $31,741,878 | $2,222,357 | $1,654,718 | $1,500,000 | 21 | $1,507,065 | $1,080,704 | $2,888,492 |
| 2022 | $31,174,239 | $3,738,637 | $608,031 | $455,000 | 20 | $463,291 | $1,613,528 | $2,409,440 |
| 2021 | $31,238,803 | $10,478,006 | $858,246 | $635,000 | 6 | $643,567 | $4,867,702 | $2,379,917 |
| 2020 | $24,697,099 | $10,501,627 | $1,339,744 | $1,110,000 | 7 | — | $2,448,870 | $1,308,965 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.4M 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
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions span several fields. For example, The Franklin Institute says its mission is to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology. Philabundance says it works to drive hunger from communities and end hunger, while Community Volunteers in Medicine says it provides free health care to uninsured working people with low incomes. The National Constitution Center describes its work as nonpartisan constitutional education and civil dialogue.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $2,640,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $1,500,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants were $1,500,000 to The Franklin Institute, $275,000 to the Philadelphia Orchestra, and $150,000 each to Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation, Project HOME Philadelphia, and Twelve Plus (12). Other grants included $50,000 each to Dartmouth College, Fordham University, Georgetown University, and Philabundance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Agnes C. Kim as president, James J. Kim as treasurer, and Susan Y. Kim as secretary.
The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc is led by Agnes C. Kim, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Agnes C. Kim
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James J. Kim
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Y. Kim
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc
How much does The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc give each year?
The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 21 grants.
What is The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $125,714, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc that year got $150K on average.
Where does The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc give grants?
The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (11 grants) and Media, PA (2 grants).
Does The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Franklin Institute ($1,500,000), Philadelphia Orchestra ($275,000) and Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc?
The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc reported $37.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions span several fields. For example, The Franklin Institute says its mission is to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc?
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 The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc's EIN?
The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2899799. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc 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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