The Kimmel Family Foundation
The Kimmel Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In 2024, it gave $4,120,000 in grants to nine organizations, including educational, religious, scientific, arts, environmental, and community organizations.
The Kimmel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kimmel Family Foundation gave $4.1M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $458K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,120,000
- -20.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -43.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $457,778
- +41.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $12,880,655
- -17.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Kimmel Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Sfo 880 3Rd Avenue 5Th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 376-6255
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kimmel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshiva Mesivta Menachem ($2.6M). Together the top 9 received $4.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 24 grants of 54 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Kimmel Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 238% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 768% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $740K (2020) to $5.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Mesivta Menachem Hasting on Hudson, NY | General Support | $2,600,000 |
| Congregation Yad Shaul New York, NY | General Support | $600,000 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science New York, NY | General Support | $400,000 |
| Chabad of Bushwick Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Contemporary Arts Center Queens, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Manhattan High School for Girls New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Perfect Earth Project East Hampton, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | General Support | $70,000 |
| Moise Safra Community Center New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,880,655 | $1,546,154 | $4,263,936 | $4,120,000 | 9 | $4,121,250 | $1,403,468 | $536,390 |
| 2023 | $15,509,903 | $-344,521 | $5,336,020 | $5,175,000 | 16 | $5,180,780 | $299,264 | $794,585 |
| 2022 | $21,180,197 | $-10,493,297 | $3,131,434 | $2,980,000 | 14 | $2,980,800 | $715,063 | $1,051,964 |
| 2021 | $34,814,408 | $-17,630,978 | $1,345,923 | $1,220,000 | 10 | $1,221,570 | $445,141 | $1,388,166 |
| 2020 | $53,390,551 | $-8,897,925 | $746,153 | $740,000 | 5 | — | $591,378 | $1,257,814 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kimmel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $536K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science says its mission is to raise funds for the Weizmann Institute, whose research benefits areas including cancer, health and medicine, and the environment. Perfect Earth Project says it promotes toxic-free lawns and landscapes for the health of people, pets, and the planet. The Museum of Modern Art says it fosters public awareness of modern and contemporary art. Moise Safra Community Center says it provides religious, educational, and cultural programs to meet the needs of New York’s Sephardic and Jewish communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made nine grants totaling $4,120,000. Grants ranged from $50,000 to $2,600,000, with a median grant of $100,000. Its largest grants included $2,600,000 to Yeshiva Mesivta Menachem, $600,000 to Congregation Yad Shaul, and $400,000 to the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Adam P Kimmel as trustee and treasurer, and Lester Lipschutz Co Cozen O'Connor as trustee.
The Kimmel Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam P. Kimmel
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lester Lipschutz Co Cozen O'Conner
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Cooper (2020) — Trustee
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 Kimmel Family Foundation
How much does The Kimmel Family Foundation give each year?
The Kimmel Family Foundation gave $4.1M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.2M across 16 grants.
What is The Kimmel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kimmel Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $457,778, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kimmel Family Foundation give grants?
The Kimmel Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does The Kimmel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kimmel Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kimmel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kimmel Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshiva Mesivta Menachem ($2,600,000), Congregation Yad Shaul ($600,000) and American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science ($400,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kimmel Family Foundation?
The Kimmel Family Foundation reported $12.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $536K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kimmel Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kimmel Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Kimmel Family Foundation's EIN?
The Kimmel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7024058. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kimmel Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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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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