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The Kirk Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Ellicott City, Maryland · EIN 522358200

The Kirk Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ellicott City, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $347,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $107,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $387,000 the year before.

25% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$387,0005$908,981
2024$347,5004$1.1 million

How to apply

The Kirk 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 Kirk Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Maryland.

StateGrantsAmount
Maryland4$347,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Family Tree Inc
Baltimore, MD
To strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect in maryland$107,500
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer
Baltimore, MD
To provide support for the kimmel cancer center pediatric oncology research$100,000
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR Blood Cancer Discovery Fund$100,000
Uempower of MD
Severna Park, MD
General donation$40,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Kirk Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Kirk Family Foundation give?

$347,500 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.

Who runs The Kirk Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Donald H Kirk Jr (President & Treasurer) and Patricia M Kirk (Vice President & Secretary).

What does The Kirk Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health.

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