Well Told Grants

Foundations / California

The Kirkorian Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Los Gatos, California · EIN 201968695

The Kirkorian Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Gatos, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $261,081 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $239,167 the year before.

36% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$161,65023$61,468
2024$239,16722$82,408
2025$261,08122$71,417

How to apply

The Kirkorian 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Kirkorian Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California19$202,750
Illinois1$45,500
Tennessee1$9,831
Oregon1$3,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 22 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area
Palo Alto, CA
Assist to provide essential service to families when children need healthcare$50,000
Alzheimer's Association
Chicago, IL
Medical support for alzheimer's care and research$45,500
Rebekah Childrens Services
Gilroy, CA
Medical service$31,500
Save the Children
Napa, CA
Children services$26,000
Life Services Alternatives
San Jose, CA
Community support$15,000
Lighthouse Ministries LHM
San Jose, CA
Community support$15,000
One Hope Foundation
Santa Ana, CA
Community support$10,000
Summit League
Saratoga, CA
Education$10,000
Clay Walker Foundation
Santa Fe, TN
Medical support for multiple sclerosis research$9,831
Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute
Mt View, CA
Medical service$7,750
Los Gatos Lions Club Charities
Los Gatos, CA
Community support$6,000
JW House
Santa Clara, CA
Medical support for families facing medical crisis$5,000
National College Resources Foundation
Diamond Bar, CA
Education$5,000
Sheriff's Advisory Board of SC County
San Jose, CA
Community support$5,000
Stroke Awareness Foundation
Campbell, CA
Medical service$5,000
Valley Monte League
Saratoga, CA
Assist local mental health agencies$3,500
Westmont High School Boosters
Campbell, CA
Youth fitness$3,000
Wy'east Mountain Academy
Sandy, OR
Education$3,000
Country Womens Club of Campbell
Campbell, CA
Community support$1,500
New Museum Los Gatos
Los Gatos, CA
Community support$1,500
Campbell Pony Baseball
Campbell, CA
Community support$1,000
West San Jose - Campbell Lions Club
San Jose, CA
Youth fitness$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Kirkorian Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Kirkorian Family Foundation give?

$261,081 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.

Who runs The Kirkorian Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Marleen Kirkorian (President), Kim Kirkorian (Secretary) and John Kirkorian (Treasurer).

What does The Kirkorian Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and science and research.

Similar foundations in California