Michael J Kirsch Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michael J Kirsch Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Clara, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $8,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$8,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$267,183
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $10,500 the year before.
38% of its 2025 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 | $10,000 | 10 | $270,366 |
| 2024 | $10,500 | 10 | $254,940 |
| 2025 | $8,500 | 8 | $267,183 |
How to apply
Michael J Kirsch 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 Michael J Kirsch Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $8,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Lutheran Church School | Support Hug and General Fund | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Support of other charitable organization | $1,000 |
| Esperanza Services | Support of other charitable organization | $1,000 |
| Real Options for City Kids | Support of other charitable organization | $1,000 |
| Sacred Heart Community Service | Support of other charitable organization | $1,000 |
| Community Music Center | Support of other charitable organization | $1,000 |
| Pacifica Resource Center | Support of other charitable organization | $1,000 |
| San Francisco Fire Fighters Toy Pro | Support Children | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Vicky Niemann
- Jeff Podraza
- Jacob Podraza
- Franklin Podraza
Questions people ask
Does Michael J Kirsch Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael J Kirsch Foundation give?
$8,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Michael J Kirsch Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Vicky Niemann (Secretary), Jeff Podraza (President), Jacob Podraza (Director) and Franklin Podraza (Director).
What does Michael J Kirsch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.