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Kimsey Foundation is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is James V Kimsey. It holds total assets of $45.2M. Annual income is reported at $2.9M. Total assets have grown from $16.3M in 2011 to $45.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Educate, strengthen and serve our world community through educational and cultural support, community development, and humanitarian response. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington DC. According to available records, Kimsey Foundation has made 309 grants totaling $4.6M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $673K and $1.7M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $1.7M distributed across 102 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $174 to $177K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 114 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$900
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$177K
Based on 51 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Educate, strengthen and serve our world community through educational and cultural support, community development, and humanitarian response. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 309 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, VA, MD.
Kimsey Foundation has distributed a total of $4.6M across 309 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $174 to $177K.
Kimsey Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Not currently accepting unsolicited requests.
Kimsey Foundation is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC. While based in DC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark J Kimsey | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $41K | $41K |
| Raymond C Kimsey | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $38K | $38K |
| Michael P Kimsey | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $42K | $42K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$45.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$45.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
309
Total Giving
$4.6M
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
114
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen SparkGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $80K | 2023 |
| Fair ChanceGENERAL OPERATING | Silver Spring, MD | $75K | 2023 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| The Foundation For Aids ResearchGENERAL OPERATING | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Fresh Wind Community DevelopmentGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $43K | 2023 |
| Halcyon HouseGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| Higher Achievement ProgramGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| SomeGENERAL OPERATING | Washinton, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Living Classrooms FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Learnserve InternationalGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Gonzaga College High SchoolGENERAL OPERATING | Washinton, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Dance InitiativeGENERAL OPERATING | Carbondale, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Washington International SchoolGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Mclean Project For The ArtsGENERAL OPERATING | Mclean, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| Fight For Children IncGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $12K | 2023 |
| St Johns College High SchoolGENERAL OPERATING | Chevy Chase, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Nacv IncGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Training Grounds IncGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Campbell Hall EpiscopalGENERAL OPERATING | Valley Village, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Touching HeartGENERAL OPERATING | Herndon, VA | $8K | 2023 |
| Good Shepherd Catholic SchoolGENERAL OPERATING | Beverly Hills, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Yellow Ribbon FundGENERAL OPERATING | Bethesda, MD | $6K | 2023 |
| Military Bowl FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $6K | 2023 |
| Penn State Dance MarathonGENERAL OPERATING | State College, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Kidsave International IncGENERAL OPERATING | Culver City, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Dc Policy CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| ConnectdmvGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Deleware Wild Lands IncGENERAL OPERATING | Odessa, DE | $5K | 2023 |
| Bullis School IncGENERAL OPERATING | Potomac, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Hunter Brooks Watson Memorial FundGENERAL OPERATING | Mclean, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| ScholarchipsGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Animal Welfare League Of ArlingtonGENERAL OPERATING | Arlington, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Sportsmom FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| 826dcGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| So Kids SoarGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Youth Entrepreneur InstituteGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Golden Triangle Charitable CorporationGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Good Ground Good Life IncGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Marine Corps Association FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Quantico, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| Wartburg CollegeGENERAL OPERATING | Waverly, IA | $3K | 2023 |
| Share IncGENERAL OPERATING | Beverly Hills, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| St Alphonsus Rodriquez Church Of WoodstockGENERAL OPERATING | Woodstock, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Aspen Hope CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Basalt, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Education Forward DcGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Potomac Community Resources IncGENERAL OPERATING | Potomac, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Cascades Tennis Junior Scholarship FundGENERAL OPERATING | Aspen, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| National Hispanic Foundation For The ArtsGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Guy Mason Recreation CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| The Reel Film FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Port Orange, FL | $1K | 2023 |