Kirsonis Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kirsonis Family Foundation is a private foundation in Malibu, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $144,136 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $52,936. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$144,136
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$52,936
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was up from $117,196 the year before.
15% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $117,196 | 32 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $144,136 | 33 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Kirsonis Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Kirsonis Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 21 | $74,200 |
| Illinois | 9 | $65,936 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuanian Children's Hope | Financial support | $52,936 |
| Daughters of Lithuania | Financial support | $36,000 |
| Lithuanian American Community | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Individual | Financial support | $5,000 |
| Lithuanian Foundation | Financial support | $4,000 |
| Individual | Financial support | $3,000 |
| Eastern Sierra Land Trust | Financial support | $2,500 |
| Lithuanian World Arts Council | Financial support | $2,000 |
| Lithuanian Educational Council of U | Financial support | $2,000 |
| Thalians | Financial support | $2,000 |
| Mono County Search and Rescue | Financial support | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Inyo | Financial support | $2,000 |
| Lithuanian Archives Project | Financial support | $2,000 |
| Individual | Financial support | $2,000 |
| Saint Casimir's Church | Financial support | $1,500 |
| Lithuanian Scouts Assoc | Financial support | $1,000 |
| Lithuanian Research and Study Cente | Financial support | $1,000 |
| Lithuanian World Community | Financial support | $1,000 |
| Draugas Foundation | Financial support | $1,000 |
| Individual | Financial support | $1,000 |
| Individual | Financial support | $1,000 |
| Baltic American Freedom League | Financial support | $1,000 |
| Mammoth Hospital | Financial support | $1,000 |
| Mono Lake Committee | Financial support | $1,000 |
| Linas Lithuanian Heritage School | Financial support | $1,000 |
| Individual | Financial support | $1,000 |
| Neginga | Financial support | $1,000 |
| Beacon of Life Foundation | Financial support | $1,000 |
| Camp Dainava Foundation | Financial support | $500 |
| Ateitis Foundation | Financial support | $500 |
| Heal the Bay | Financial support | $500 |
| Individual | Financial support | $500 |
| Round Valley Step Foundation | Financial support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Andrius Kirsonis
- Vilija Kirsonis
- Al C Mikuckis
- Vaida V Mikuckis
- Dr Richard Hart
Questions people ask
Does Kirsonis Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kirsonis Family Foundation give?
$144,136 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Kirsonis Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr Andrius Kirsonis (Trustee), Vilija Kirsonis (Trustee), Al C Mikuckis (Trustee) and Vaida V Mikuckis (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Kirsonis Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and education.