The James L Kim Foundation
The James L Kim Foundation is a private foundation, based in Thousand Oaks, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $357K. Net investment income was $106K.
The James L Kim Foundation at a glance
In short: The James L Kim Foundation gave $357K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $60K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $357,363
- +16.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $59,561
- +35.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $63,584
- Total assets
- $3,266,676
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (47% 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 James L Kim Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rand Corporation ($100K). Together the top 6 received $357K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 23 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The James L Kim Foundation gives
- Giving grew 142% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 207% 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 $137K (2023) to $357K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $357K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rand Corporation Santa Monica, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| International Foundation for Ewha Woman's University New York, NY | General Support | $80,196 |
| Pacific Century Institute Chatsworth, CA | General Support | $67,167 |
| United Board for Christian High Education New York, NY | General Support | $60,000 |
| NCNK Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| East-West Center Honolulu, HI | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $3,266,676 | $426,012 | $383,746 | $357,363 | 6 | $359,335 | $105,820 | $173,509 |
| 2024 | $2,916,179 | $480,027 | $331,075 | $307,000 | 7 | $308,875 | $104,492 | $165,414 |
| 2023 | $2,767,227 | $66,126 | $159,881 | $137,200 | 4 | $140,033 | $84,212 | $137,643 |
| 2022 | $2,860,982 | $282,580 | $171,683 | $147,660 | 3 | $151,673 | $50,667 | $131,153 |
| 2021 | $2,750,085 | $64,439 | $176,616 | $150,000 | 3 | $154,362 | $42,185 | $141,992 |
| 2020 | $2,862,262 | $3,020,670 | $158,408 | $151,000 | 5 | — | $25 | $6,125 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James L Kim Foundation reported a distributable amount of $174K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James L Kim Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lynn Turk
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Sullivan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Spencer H. Kim
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 James L Kim Foundation
How much does The James L Kim Foundation give each year?
The James L Kim Foundation gave $357K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $307K across 7 grants.
What is The James L Kim Foundation's typical grant size?
The James L Kim Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $63,584, and its average grant was $59,561, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James L Kim Foundation give grants?
The James L Kim Foundation's top state is California, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (39%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The James L Kim Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The James L Kim Foundation'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 James L Kim Foundation's largest grantees?
The James L Kim Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Rand Corporation ($100,000), International Foundation for Ewha Woman's University ($80,196) and Pacific Century Institute ($67,167), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The James L Kim Foundation?
The James L Kim Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $359K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $174K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The James L Kim Foundation's EIN?
The James L Kim Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6585911. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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