The Kimmy Duong Foundation
The Kimmy Duong Foundation is a private foundation based in Reston, Virginia. Founded in 2015, it supports scholarships, health, humanitarian aid, veterans, and opportunities for people in need.
The Kimmy Duong Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kimmy Duong Foundation gave $829K across 167 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $828,854
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 167
- +34.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,963
- -26.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $17,433,480
- +79.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (50% 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 Kimmy Duong 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. Its website provides separate application processes for its scholarship and VCU health/pharmacy assistance programs.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1761 Business Centers Drive, Reston, VA 20190
Phone: (703) 598-2910
Website: https://thekimmyduongfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kimmy Duong Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Maryland ($200K). Together the top 3 received $460K.
Organizations only. It also paid 164 grants to individuals ($368,854), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
580 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 572 grants of 580 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s scholarship and health-assistance programs cover communities in Virginia, Maryland, and DC. Its filing also describes scholarships at California institutions. The foundation’s website says its scholarship program includes awards for students from Vietnam attending specified US universities, and its filing describes grants to individuals in the United States and Vietnam. In 2024, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 31% to Virginia, 8% to California, and less than 1% to DC; 10% was associated with an unspecified recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 167 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kimmy Duong Foundation gives
- Giving grew 583% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $121K (2021) to $838K (2023). In 2024 it made 167 grants totaling $829K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland College Park, MD | Robert H. Smith School of Business | $200,000 |
| Nova Foundation Annandale, VA | Long nguyen & kimmy duong endowed scholarship and facilities support | $140,000 |
| Montgomery College Foundation Rockville, MD | Long Nguyen & Kimmy Duong Scholarship | $120,000 |
| 47 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $183,354 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,433,480 | $8,191,955 | $874,608 | $828,854 | 167 | $871,546 | $769,391 |
| 2023 | $9,738,489 | $1,441,123 | $877,963 | $837,500 | 124 | $876,013 | $167,258 |
| 2022 | $7,243,162 | $1,825,315 | $193,731 | $158,500 | 86 | $188,246 | $93,115 |
| 2021 | $8,001,066 | $2,719,923 | $239,066 | $121,300 | 69 | $231,066 | $283,573 |
| 2020 | $5,039,733 | $3,369,726 | $287,758 | $283,200 | 134 | — | $298,222 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it aims to provide scholarships, promote health, and create opportunities for people in need. Its programs include scholarships for undergraduate students, medical and pharmacy bill assistance for qualifying patients, humanitarian aid, and support for veterans. Its filing also describes financial assistance to indigent hospital patients and wounded veterans facing medical bills, including grants to individuals in the United States and Vietnam.
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes scholarship programs at institutions in the Washington, DC area and California. Eligibility criteria listed for those programs include academic achievement, leadership, community service, and pride in culture and heritage. One program reserves three scholarships for students from Vietnam accepted to specified US universities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 167 grants totaling $828,854. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $200,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Its largest grants included $200,000 to the University of Maryland for the Robert H. Smith School of Business, $140,000 to NOVA Foundation for the an individual recipient & Kimmy Duong Endowed Scholarship and facilities support, and $120,000 to Montgomery College Foundation for the an individual recipient & Kimmy Duong Scholarship.
Montgomery College Foundation describes its mission as providing financial and non-financial resources to advance Montgomery College’s mission of transforming student lives and enriching the diverse communities it serves. The filing also lists $84,354 to an individual recipient for assistance to indigent hospital patients and wounded veterans facing financial difficulties and medical bills. Other listed grants include scholarship awards to institutions and individual recipients.
For the foundation’s DC-area scholarship program, its website lists the University of Maryland, George Mason University, Northern Virginia Community College, and Montgomery College. The filing describes a broader program covering ten institutions in the DC area and a second program covering five California institutions. The website’s listed application cycle for new applicants ran from December 1, 2025, through March 27, 2026; that cycle has passed. Applications required a résumé, official transcripts, a personal essay, three recommendation letters, and a financial statement. The website says scholarships are generally $1,000–$2,000 annually and may be renewed for up to four years for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
For the VCU Health/Pharmacy Grant, the website says eligible patients or families must be receiving treatment at VCU Health System, meet its financial-aid criteria, and reside and work in Virginia, Maryland, or DC. Aid is up to $500, limited to one grant per family per year, with a maximum of ten grants per month. Applicants must submit a hardship letter and affidavit; VCU Health provides a letter attesting for the applicant. The program operates throughout the year, and approved checks go directly to VCU Health for outstanding medical or pharmacy bills.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kimmy Duong as president.
The Kimmy Duong Foundation is led by Kimmy Duong, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kimmy Duong
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
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 Kimmy Duong Foundation
How much does The Kimmy Duong Foundation give each year?
The Kimmy Duong Foundation gave $829K across 167 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $838K across 124 grants.
What is The Kimmy Duong Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kimmy Duong Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,963, across 167 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kimmy Duong Foundation give grants?
The Kimmy Duong Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (31%) and California (8%).
Does The Kimmy Duong Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 167 grants with a stated purpose on The Kimmy Duong Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (163 grants).
Who are The Kimmy Duong Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kimmy Duong Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Maryland ($200,000), Nova Foundation ($140,000) and Montgomery College Foundation ($120,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 164 grants to individuals ($368,854), which are not listed by name. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kimmy Duong Foundation?
The Kimmy Duong Foundation reported $17.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8.2M.
What does The Kimmy Duong Foundation fund?
The foundation says it aims to provide scholarships, promote health, and create opportunities for people in need. Its programs include scholarships for undergraduate students, medical and pharmacy bill assistance for qualifying patients, humanitarian aid, and support for veterans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kimmy Duong 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 Kimmy Duong Foundation's EIN?
The Kimmy Duong Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3807156. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kimmy Duong 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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