The Dr Kb Lim and Linda Lee Lim Foundation (Trust)
Historical FunderDel Mar, California · EIN 27-1467890 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$181K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,800.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KIAT BENG LIM |
|---|---|
| Address | 4589 VISTA DE LA PATRIA, DEL MAR CA 92014 |
| Phone | 8589458196 |
| Form and materials | NAME, ADDRESS AND THE REASON FOR THE APPLICATIONS |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 31 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Health Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | General support | $171,000 |
| UC San Diego Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | General support | $4,800 |
| LA Jolla Playhouse | LA Jolla, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Bel Canto Foundation | Lincolnwood, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Plus Charitable Trust Inc | Great Neck, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| The Campanile Foundation at San Diego State University | San Diego, CA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $181,300 | 6 |
| 2024 | $154,500 | 4 |
| 2023 | $79,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611139349100546
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1467890
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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