Orchestra of the Music Makers, July 11 2025
On 11 July 2025, the Orchestra of the Music Makers (OMM), joined by the Voices of Singapore Ladies Choir and conductor Tito Muñoz, presented an...
Grant-making philanthropy
Karim family
Foundation
We seek to build a world where every individual is given the equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.
who we are
Karim Family Foundation is an endeavour by the family of Bachtiar Karim and Dewi Sukwanto to formalise the family’s efforts to give back to society. Together with their children and fellow Foundation principals Cindy, Chayadi and Chai Karim, the family has been actively involved in philanthropy as a way of driving awareness to causes and charities dear to them, and encouraging others to also contribute to society in their own unique ways.
Our Team
BACHTIAR KARIM
Principal
DEWI SUKWANTO
Principal
CINDY KARIM
Principal
CHAYADI KARIM
Principal
CHAI KARIM
Principal
GRACE CHIONG
COO
LIANG YAN
Manager
ALONDRA TOH
Executive
EDUCATION
Identify and support students in the region pursuing education at the tertiary level with high potential but low means.
MENTAL HEALTH
Strengthen the societal infrastructure for the support of all conditions across the autism spectrum disorder.
SPORTS
Support local and regional talent in the space of Asian-dominated sports.
ARTS & CULTURE
Support the preservation and promotion of Chinese cultural traditions and artefacts in the region.
Our work
KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2024
The world’s top badminton players gathered in Singapore once again for the KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2024, held from May 28 to June 2, as...
Singapore Symphony Orchestra
On May 11, 2024, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra hosted its 45th-anniversary Joie de Vivre Symphony Ball, where guests enjoyed French-inspired dining, an auction, and outstanding...
Orchestra of the Music Makers, July 11 2025
On 11 July 2025, the Orchestra of the Music Makers (OMM), joined by the Voices of Singapore Ladies Choir and conductor Tito Muñoz, presented an...
NBA RSI
During the June school holidays, the NBA Rising Stars Invitational brought together boys’ and girls’ teams from 11 countries to compete in Singapore from 25...
KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2025
The home of Singapore Badminton is now KFF Badminton Arena! During a press conference on July 2, 2024, the Singapore Badminton Association announced that the...
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The Foundation focuses on four pillars of impact, namely sports development, arts & culture, mental health, and education, and is committed to contributing to various communities, starting in Singapore and Indonesia.
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