The Kimble Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Charleston, WV EIN: 85-3928934

The Kimble Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Charleston, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $831K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $25K.

Key facts about The Kimble Foundation Inc

EIN: 85-3928934
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $17,000
Grants made (2024): 3
Average grant: $5,667
Median grant: $5,000
Total assets: $830,689
Primary geography: West Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Kimble Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Kimble Foundation Inc's 3 itemized 2024 grants were West Virginia (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, WV (2 grants). None of its 3 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How The Kimble Foundation Inc gives

Giving fell 89% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 42% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$831K

+0.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$17K

+6.3% YoY

Grant Count

+50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-29.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kimble Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Kimble Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

West Virginia $17K (100%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

West Virginia

Cities

CharlestonHuntingtonDunbarMorgantownPocaTornado

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$830,689	$823,897	$823,282
Revenue	$25,392	$18,890	—
Expenses	$18,600	$18,275	$19,250
Qualifying Distributions	$17,000	$16,000	$19,250
Net Investment Income	$24,992	$18,890	—
Distributable Amount	$40,465	$40,351	$40,987

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

16 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home ($7,000), Rea of Hope Fellowship Home Inc ($5,000), WV Sober Living ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
KANAWHA VALLEY FELLOWSHIP HOME Charleston, WV	PAYMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL TO GUIDE RESIDENTS TOWARD BECOMING A CONTRIBUTING MEMBER OF SOCIETY.	$7,000
REA OF HOPE FELLOWSHIP HOME INC Charleston, WV	TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE RECOVERY SERVICES FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION	$5,000
WV SOBER LIVING Morgantown, WV	TO PROVIDE PREMIER CLINICAL AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS.	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Laura Kimble	President	3	—
Blair Kimble	Vice President	1	—
Marilyn Holt	Director	0.5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Kimble Foundation Inc?

The Kimble Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Charleston, WV. It holds $831K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Kimble Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, The Kimble Foundation Inc holds $831K in total assets with $25K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $17K in 2024.

Where does The Kimble Foundation Inc operate?

The Kimble Foundation Inc has awarded grants in West Virginia.

What size grants does The Kimble Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Kimble Foundation Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $17K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Kimble Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Kimble Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $40K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.