The Kirr Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Kirr Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Columbus, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $47,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$47,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was down from $49,000 the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,000 | 22 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $47,500 | 20 | $0 |
How to apply
The Kirr Foundation Inc 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 The Kirr Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 10 | $21,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $13,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carlow University | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Bartholomew Catholic Church | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Harvest of Hope Pantry | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Our Hospice South Central Indiana | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Marfa Educational Foundation | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Goldwater Institute | Charitable | $2,000 |
| United Way of Bartholomew County | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Jefferson College Historical Society | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Youth | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Marfa Public Library | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Indiana Golf Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Marfa Food Pantry | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Kidscommoms | Charitable | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Charitable | $500 |
| Sycamore Land Trust | Charitable | $500 |
| Vintage Church of Los Angeles | Charitable | $500 |
| Bartholomew County Historical Society | Charitable | $250 |
| FOP #89 Shop With A Cop | Charitable | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- David M Kirr
- Barbara A Kirr
- Carolyn Kirr Chadwick
- Susan A Kirr
- Matthew D Kirr
Questions people ask
Does The Kirr Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kirr Foundation Inc give?
$47,500 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Kirr Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists David M Kirr (Pres/Director), Barbara A Kirr (Director), Carolyn Kirr Chadwick (Director) and Susan A Kirr (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Kirr Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.