Kimsey Foundation

The Foundation's primary focus is on Washington, emphasizing educational and cultural initiatives and building enduring, livable communities that offer hope and opportunity to youth. The Kimsey Foundation also serves the international community through policy research and humanitarian outreach.

Our Mission

The Kimsey Foundation was established in 1996 by James V. Kimsey and is committed to educate, strengthen and serve our world community by:

Supporting educational and cultural initiatives for young people with an emphasis on the delivery of quality, community-based programs that benefit economically disadvantaged youth.
Building enduring, livable communities at home and abroad.
Alleviating human suffering and facilitating a collective response to conditions that give rise to human tragedy.

The Foundation also supports studies that identify global interdependencies and the United States’ role as an engaged world leader.