The James & Agnes Kim Foundation concentrates its philanthropy on major cultural and civic institutions in the Philadelphia region while also supporting select higher‑education and health organizations. Their largest commitments are to arts and science institutions (notably a very large gift to the Franklin Institute), with additional targeted support for homelessness services and regional hospital care. The foundation gives few, sizable general‑support grants rather than many small awards, and appears to favor well‑established institutions that serve broad public audiences.
Concentrated, high-dollar general‑support grants to a small number of established institutions; geographically focused on the Philadelphia area with occasional gifts to higher education outside the region.
THE JAMES & AGNES KIM FOUNDATION INC C/O SIANA CARR O'CONNOR & LYNAM LLP is based in Paoli, PA, and reported $3,095,000 in annual grants with $37,161,005 in total assets on its latest 990 on file, for 2025. Its giving is local in scope and is concentrated in Philadelphia-area cultural, civic, higher-education, and health institutions. The foundation’s recent grants show a strong emphasis on general support rather than restricted project funding. The largest grant in the recent list was $1,500,000 to THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE in Philadelphia, PA, followed by $275,000 to PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA in Philadelphia, PA. Other large grants included $150,000 to PROJECT HOME PHILADELPHIA and $150,000 to BRYN MAWR HOSPITAL FOUNDATION. The pattern of support also includes repeat gifts to universities and other regional nonprofits, such as GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, DARTMOUTH COLLEGE, FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, and UNIVERSITY OF PENN - WHARTON SCHOOL. Grant sizes in the data are typically in the tens of thousands, with a median grant of $22,500 and a p75 of $27,500. The foundation’s stated focus areas include informal STEM education and public science institutions, performing arts, homelessness and housing stability services, regional hospital philanthropy, and selective higher education support.
Recent grantmaking spans informal STEM education, performing arts, homelessness and housing stability, hospital and healthcare support, and higher education. Notable grants include $1,500,000 to THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE for general contribution, $275,000 to PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA for general contribution, and $150,000 to PROJECT HOME PHILADELPHIA for general contribution. The foundation also gave $150,000 to BRYN MAWR HOSPITAL FOUNDATION and repeated support to UNIVERSITY OF PENN - WHARTON SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF PENN - ALUMNI FUND, GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, and FORDHAM UNIVERSITY. The listed gifts are primarily general contributions.
THE JAMES & AGNES KIM FOUNDATION INC C/O SIANA CARR O'CONNOR & LYNAM LLP gives general contribution grants and appears to favor established organizations serving public audiences. The typical grant size in the data is $22,500, with the 25th percentile at $10,000 and the 75th percentile at $27,500. Recent grants include several repeat awards to the same recipients across 2023 and 2025, indicating recurring support rather than one-time awards. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
$2.6M
$37.2M
$8.2M
$2.8M
Most grants fall between $10K and $28K, with a median of $23K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$23K
75th Percentile
$28K
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Notable grantees: The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Orchestra, Project HOME Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation, Fordham University
THE JAMES & AGNES KIM FOUNDATION INC C/O SIANA CARR O'CONNOR & LYNAM LLP gives most often in DC by grant count, while 80% of its grants go to recipients in its headquarters state of PA. Recent grants in PA include recipients in Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr, Elkins Park, and Media. Outside PA, the recent list includes grants in DC, NH, and NY. All grants in the recipient country distribution were made in the US.
The provided data does not describe an application process or indicate whether unsolicited applications are accepted. Recent grants are listed as general contributions to established organizations, including THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE, PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA, and PROJECT HOME PHILADELPHIA.
Its recent giving includes informal STEM education, performing arts, homelessness and housing stability, hospital and healthcare support, and higher education. Examples include grants to THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE, PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA, PROJECT HOME PHILADELPHIA, BRYN MAWR HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, and several universities.
The typical grant size in the data is $22,500, with a 25th percentile of $10,000 and a 75th percentile of $27,500. Recent awards range from $10,000 to $1,500,000, with many grants at $25,000 or $50,000.
The foundation gives most often in DC by grant count, but 80% of its grants go to recipients in PA. The recent recipient locations also include NH and NY, and all grants in the country distribution were made to US recipients.
Recent grantees include THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE, PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA, PROJECT HOME PHILADELPHIA, BRYN MAWR HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, DARTMOUTH COLLEGE, GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, PHILABUNDANCE, FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, GESU SCHOOL, and UNIVERSITY OF PENN - WHARTON SCHOOL.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $1,500,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $275,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| BRYN MAWR HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | BRYN MAWR, PA | $150,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| PROJECT HOME PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $150,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| TWELVE PLUS (12) | ELKINS PARK, PA | $150,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| FORDHAM UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| PHILABUNDANCE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| DARTMOUTH COLLEGE | HANOVER, NH | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| JAISOHN HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| WILLIAMSON COLLEGE FOR THE TRADES | MEDIA, PA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENN - ALUMNI FUND | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENN - WHARTON SCHOOL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| HAMILTON COLLEGE | CLINTON, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| NATURAL LANDS TRUST | MEDIA, PA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| THE HILL SCHOOL | POTTSTOWN, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE | WEST CHESTER, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| GESU SCHOOL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| YOUNG SCHOLARS CHARTER SCHOOL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE | WEST CHESTER, PA | $500,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $270,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $135,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| FORDHAM UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| DARTMOUTH COLLEGE | HANOVER, NH | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| TWELVE PLUS (12) | ELKINS PARK, PA | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| NATURAL LANDS TRUST | MEDIA, PA | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| BRYN MAWR HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | BRYN MAWR, PA | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| PHILABUNDANCE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $35,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| PHILIP JAISOHN HOME HEALTH CARE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $35,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| YOUNG SCHOLARS CHARTER SCHOOL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $30,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENN - ALUMNI FUND | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| HAMILTON COLLEGE | CLINTON, NY | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| TEMPLE UNIVERSITY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENN - WHARTON SCHOOL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| WILLIAMSON COLLEGE FOR THE TRADES | MEDIA, PA | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| THE HILL SCHOOL | POTTSTOWN, PA | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| MICHAEL'S WAY | FORT WASHINGTON, PA | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| DARTMOUTH COLLEGE | HANOVER, NH | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| BRYN MAWR HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | BRYN MAWR, PA | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| FORDHAM UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| GESU SCHOOL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $35,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| JAISOHN HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| TWELVE PLUS (12) | ELKINS PARK, PA | $25,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENN - WHARTON SCHOOL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA
$275,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
PROJECT HOME PHILADELPHIA
$150,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
TWELVE PLUS (12)
$150,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
$50,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
JAISOHN HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES
$25,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
UNIVERSITY OF PENN - ALUMNI FUND
$25,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
HAMILTON COLLEGE
$25,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
$50,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
TWELVE PLUS (12)
$50,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
PHILIP JAISOHN HOME HEALTH CARE
$35,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
UNIVERSITY OF PENN - ALUMNI FUND
$25,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
$25,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
UNIVERSITY OF PENN - WHARTON SCHOOL
$25,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
MICHAEL'S WAY
$5,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
$50,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
JAISOHN HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES
$25,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
TWELVE PLUS (12)
$25,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
UNIVERSITY OF PENN - WHARTON SCHOOL
$25,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION