Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2023 it gave $597,712 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$597,712
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$0
How to apply
Steven L and Jan L Kirchner 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.
What Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 40 | $524,712 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $7,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $3,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Grace | General use of charity | $60,000 |
| MN Zoo Foundation | General use of charity | $50,000 |
| Owatonna Isd 761 Foundation | General use of charity | $50,000 |
| University of St Thomas | General use of charity | $45,000 |
| Richfield United Methodist Church | General use of charity | $25,021 |
| Childrens Minnesota Foundation | General use of charity | $25,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | General use of charity | $25,000 |
| Big Rothers Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota | General use of charity | $20,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | General use of charity | $20,000 |
| Como Zoo | General use of charity | $20,000 |
| St Mary's School | General use of charity | $20,000 |
| Children's Theatre | General use of charity | $17,500 |
| Stages Theater Company | General use of charity | $17,500 |
| Cookie Cart | General use of charity | $15,000 |
| Drake University | General use of charity | $15,000 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota | General use of charity | $15,000 |
| University of MN Foundation | General use of charity | $15,000 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Parish | General use of charity | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General use of charity | $7,500 |
| American Heart Association | General use of charity | $7,500 |
| Friends of the Hennepin County Library | General use of charity | $7,500 |
| Housing First | General use of charity | $7,500 |
| National Parks Foundation | General use of charity | $7,500 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | General use of charity | $7,500 |
| Animal Humane Society | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies International | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Girls on the Run MN | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Make A Wish MN Foundation | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Park Nicollet Foundation | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics MN | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Tco Foundation | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Three Rivers Park District Foundation | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Youthlink | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Bundles of Love | General use of charity | $3,500 |
| Minnesota Milk Bank for Babies | General use of charity | $3,500 |
| Missing Grace Foundation | General use of charity | $3,000 |
| Allina Health Foundation | General use of charity | $2,500 |
| Assistance League of Minneapolis | General use of charity | $2,500 |
| Beignet Fest Foundation | General use of charity | $2,500 |
| Bestprep | General use of charity | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jan L Kirchner
- Steven L Kirchner
- Eric M Kirchner
- Laura A Gilmore
- Morgan A Kirchner
Questions people ask
Does Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation give?
$597,712 in tax year 2023, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Jan L Kirchner (President), Steven L Kirchner (Director), Eric M Kirchner (Treasurer) and Laura A Gilmore (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and animals.