Firehole Foundation
Accepts applications
Firehole Foundation is a private foundation in Miami, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $180,356 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$180,356
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2025 was up from $152,640 the year before.
72% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $76,891 | 24 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $152,640 | 27 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $180,356 | 22 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | 990APP 7531 SW 56th CT, Miami, FL 33143 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (425) 941-9798, sam@fireholemanagement.com |
| What to submit | 990APP |
What Firehole Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 5 | $52,056 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $50,750 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $11,000 |
| New York | 3 | $6,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $4,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,300 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cardigain Mountain School | High camp development | $50,000 |
| Columbia Independent School | General contribution | $38,380 |
| Stanford University Hoover Institut | Hoover council leadership circle | $25,000 |
| Baptist Health South Florida Founda | Giving society pledge | $20,000 |
| Kappa Delta Foundation | General contribution | $11,000 |
| Central Mo Humane Society | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Individual | Pledge | $5,000 |
| Copa Safety and Education Foundatio | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Food Bank for Central and Northeast | General contribution | $2,341 |
| Colby Fund | General contribution | $2,300 |
| American Cancer Society | IN MEMORY OF JP leWIS | $2,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Business school case competition | $2,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank | Celebrating feremarkets 30th anniversary | $2,000 |
| Individual | $1,000 | |
| Advocates for Children of Ny | In mempry of greg kennedy | $1,000 |
| Tryps Childrens Theater | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Individual | Dream hunt sponsorship for special needs child | $500 |
| National Ms Society | Colorado ride sponsorhip | $500 |
| Turning Point USA | In memory of charlie kirk | $500 |
| Individual | General contribution | $335 |
| Pan Mass Dana Farber Cancer Institu | Ride sponsorship | $250 |
| Friends of Norris Cotton Cancer Cen | Ride sponsorship | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- SAM E KINNEY Jr
- WILLIAM KINNEY Sr
Questions people ask
Does Firehole Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Firehole Foundation give?
$180,356 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Firehole Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists SAM E KINNEY Jr (President) and WILLIAM KINNEY Sr (Vice President).
What does Firehole Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.