The KIM Foundation International

What The KIM Foundation International does

The KIM Foundation International is a private non-profit charitable foundation founded in 1997 by Kim Phuc Phan Thi and headquartered in Ajax, Ontario, Canada. The foundation funds international community projects that provide medical, educational, and living support to children affected by war, violence, and poverty, with documented project activity in 25+ countries across South Asia, Southeast Asia, East and West Africa, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. It operates as a grant-making and awareness organization rather than a direct service provider, partnering with established humanitarian and educational NGOs — including Save the Children, Rotary International, Doctors Without Borders, Bethany Kids, HAGCM, and Children's Library International — to build hospitals, schools, libraries, orphanages, and refugee support programs.

The foundation has no proprietary technology, software platform, or digital product. Its primary technical footprint is a public website (kimfoundation.com) and basic social media presence on Facebook and Instagram. Its commercial offerings are limited to awareness-driven merchandise: Kim Phuc's memoir 'Fire Road' (softcover, CA$30), the music CD 'The Girl in the Picture' (CA$50), signed posters (CA$150), and signed postcards (CA$45), with all profits directed to project funding.

The foundation's revenue model is donations-based, with individuals contributing via PayPal, Interac e-Transfers (Canada only), and cheques sent to its Canadian PO Box. Merchandise sales function as a secondary fundraising mechanism rather than a profit center. Donor acquisition and brand awareness are driven by founder Kim Phuc's keynote speaking circuit at universities, religious institutions, conferences, and schools, supplemented by earned media coverage (BBC, CNN, CBC, New York Times) and her 1997 UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador appointment. The foundation employs 1-10 staff and operates with continuous activity as of 2025.

Name

The KIM Foundation International

Legal name

The KIM Foundation International

Website

https://kimfoundation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The KIM Foundation International is a Canadian non-profit founded in 1997 by Kim Phuc Phan Thi that funds international community projects providing medical, educational, and living support to children affected by war, violence, and poverty across 25+ countries, partnering with established humanitarian NGOs and sustaining operations through individual donations and awareness-driven merchandise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

akta.pro primary industry

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), International & Global Public Health Aid Administration (Government Donors) (HLAJALAO), Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Children's charity programs
• Community project funding
• Nonprofit foundation services
• War victim assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Ajax

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation raises funds through individual donations, PayPal contributions, Interac e-Transfers (Canada), and cheque payments. Donors can contribute financially to support the foundation's mission of helping children affected by war and violence.
2. Merchandise Sales: The foundation generates revenue through sales of merchandise including Kim Phuc's memoir Fire Road (softcover), signed posters (CA$150), postcards (CA$45), and signed music CDs 'The Girl in the Picture' (CA$50). All profits from merchandise sales go to fund projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The KIM Foundation International is a nonprofit charitable foundation that funds and supports community projects worldwide that help children and families affected by war, violence, and poverty. It channels financial assistance to orphanages, hospitals, schools, and humanitarian programs, and raises operating funds through individual donations and the retail sale of branded merchandise including the founder's memoir, posters, postcards, and music CDs. Founded in 1997 by Kim Phuc Phan Thi, it operates affiliated entities in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Product overview

The KIM Foundation International is a charitable foundation that operates as a single unified organization focused on funding international projects to help children in need. Its offerings consist of merchandise products (the Fire Road memoir, The Girl in the Picture music CD, and signed posters/postcards) that generate proceeds to fund community projects worldwide. The foundation does not offer a software product, platform, or technology-based service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Road

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,200 children helped by Emmanuel Orphanage alone over 25 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Save the ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe KIM Foundation International partners with Save the Children on child protection and psycho-social programs. The organizations worked together on the East Timor Refugee Community Program (1998) to help 100,000 children recover from conflict, providing structure, positive activities, and community centers for safe spaces.
• Rotary InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership established in 2001 when Kim addressed 2,800 Rotarians at their Assembly. The foundations combine efforts to assist children who are victims of war worldwide. Rotary International represents 1.2 million Rotarians in 160 countries. The partnership supports projects including Kijabe Hospital in Kenya.
• Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe KIM Foundation International works with Doctors Without Borders on the Youth Medical Program in Romania (2001), providing children with medical, psychological, and social assistance. The foundation purchased training materials, supplies, medication, and funded transportation expenses for healthcare professionals.
• High Adventure Gospel Communication Ministries (HAGCM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership on multiple projects in Uganda including Prayer Palace Orphanage in Kampala (2005), Nakyessa Day & Boarding School (2007), and Ongutoi Health Centre (2012). HAGCM operates the Prayer Palace Christian Education Center and manages various educational and healthcare facilities.
• Bethany KidscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Bethany Kids in conjunction with Kijabe Hospital and Rotary International to facilitate clinic & camp visits, surgery, teaching, and training for refugee children. The foundation provides medical supplies and transportation for medical professionals.
• Children's Library InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to build libraries for children in Vietnam. Kim raises funds while Children's Library International constructs libraries and arranges for their supply and maintenance. The Duc Tan Primary School library was dedicated in February 2023.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kimfoundationinternational
• Instagraminstagram.com/kimfoundation
• Xx.com/kim_foundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investments

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