The Sidney Kimmel Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2698492 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$508K
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$224K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $500,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | Clinical and translational science center | $500,000 |
| Greater Philadelphia Film Office | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia storyteller award celebration | $5,000 |
| Haymakers for Hope | Boston, MA | Fundraising | $3,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | Caroline kimmel pavillion for arts and communication | $26,500,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $508,500 | 4 |
| 2023 | $12,500 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533229349101218
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2698492
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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