The James L Kim Foundation
Invitation OnlyThousand Oaks, California · EIN 85-6585911 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$357K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$60,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $80,196.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rand Corporation | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| International Foundation for Ewha Woman's University | New York, NY | General support | $80,196 |
| Pacific Century Institute | Chatsworth, CA | General support | $67,167 |
| United Board for Christian High Education | New York, NY | General support | $60,000 |
| Ncnk | Washington, DC | General support | $25,000 |
| East-West Center | Honolulu, HI | General support | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $357,363 | 6 |
| 2024 | $307,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $137,200 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349102609
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-6585911
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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