WM Kim Foundation Inc
WM Kim Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $255K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $19K.
WM Kim Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: WM Kim Foundation Inc gave $16K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,000
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,667
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $254,527
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (94% 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 WM Kim Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Onesimus Ministry ($4K). Together the top 4 received $7K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($9,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How WM Kim Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 88% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 142% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $16K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $9,000 |
| Onesimus Ministry Buena Park, CA | Missionary | $4,000 |
| ANC Onnuri Church Lake View Terrace, CA | Missionary | $1,000 |
| Junimseun Church Torrance, CA | Missionary | $1,000 |
| Christopher Lee Las Vegas, NV | Assist treatment costfor long term care patient | $1,000 |
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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 | $254,527 | $18,898 | $17,560 | $16,000 | 6 | $17,560 | $18,898 | $12,366 |
| 2024 | $255,415 | $20,224 | $15,255 | $14,000 | 5 | $15,255 | $11,439 | $10,777 |
| 2023 | $256,086 | $14,651 | $10,351 | $9,000 | 3 | $10,351 | $11,081 | $10,119 |
| 2022 | $251,786 | $11,891 | $9,726 | $8,500 | 3 | $8,500 | $11,891 | $10,649 |
| 2021 | $251,220 | $251,970 | $2,349 | — | — | — | $1,970 | $335 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, WM Kim Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
WM Kim Foundation Inc is led by Maeri Kim, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maeri Kim
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Kim
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Yoon
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Josh Chung (2021–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 WM Kim Foundation Inc
How much does WM Kim Foundation Inc give each year?
WM Kim Foundation Inc gave $16K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 5 grants.
What is WM Kim Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
WM Kim Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,667, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does WM Kim Foundation Inc give grants?
WM Kim Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (6%).
Does WM Kim Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on WM Kim Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Missionary" (3 grants).
Who are WM Kim Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
WM Kim Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Onesimus Ministry ($4,000), ANC Onnuri Church ($1,000) and Junimseun Church ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($9,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is WM Kim Foundation Inc?
WM Kim Foundation Inc reported $255K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is WM Kim Foundation Inc?
WM Kim Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Las Vegas, NV. It holds $255K in total assets as of 2025.
What is WM Kim Foundation Inc's EIN?
WM Kim Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2955677. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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