The Kirk Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kirk Foundation is a private foundation in Palmetto Bay, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 98 grants; the typical grant was $18,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants98
- Typical grant$18,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$18.1 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
28% 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 | $1.6 million | 86 | $18.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 98 | $18.1 million |
How to apply
The Kirk 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Kirk Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 81 | $1.7 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $55,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $40,000 |
| California | 3 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $13,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $5,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adrienne Arsht Center Trust Inc | General purpose | $100,000 |
| The Education Fund | General purpose | $60,000 |
| University of Miami | General purpose | $53,000 |
| Achieve Miami Inc | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Florida International University | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Guitars Over Guns Organization | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Miami Childrens Museum | General purpose | $50,000 |
| The Miami Foundation | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Miami City Ballet | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Young Musicians Unite | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Branches | General purpose | $31,000 |
| Girls Inc of Greater Miami | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Greenlight Fund | General purpose | $30,000 |
| South Miami Coral Gables Elks Lodge 1676 | $15,000 for the stiltsville boys optimist club$5,000 for boy scouts of america troop 7$10,000 for south miami coral gables elks lodge 1676 to be further distributed to veterans programs, elks children's therapy program and the harry anna trust foundation | $30,000 |
| Zoo Miami Foundation | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | General purpose | $26,000 |
| Chapman Partnership Inc | General purpose | $26,000 |
| Arts for Learning Miami Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Camillus House | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Children Bereavement Center | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Children's Voice Chorus | General purpose | $25,000 |
| City Year Miami | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Cleo Institute | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Dade Heritage Trust Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Friends of South Florida Music | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Underline | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Friendship Circle | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Gablestage Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Girl Scout Council of Tropical | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Miami | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Kristi House Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Miami Childrens Health System Inc DBA Nicklaus | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Museum of Contemporay Art | General purpose | $25,000 |
| New World Symphony | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Nu Deco Ensemble Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Phillip & Patricia Frost Mueseum of Sci | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Project Art Miami | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Sofia's Hope | General purpose | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rosa Santiago
- Ron Shuffield
- Pamela Garrison
- Kathleen A Staley
- Darwin Pace
Questions people ask
Does The Kirk Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kirk Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 98 grants, with a typical grant of $18,000.
Who runs The Kirk Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rosa Santiago (President), Ron Shuffield (Treasurer), Pamela Garrison (Secretary) and Kathleen A Staley (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Kirk Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.