Kirby Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Kirby Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Amherst, New Hampshire. In tax year 2024 it gave $109,000 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $7,000. 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$109,000
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2024 was down from $288,333 the year before.
4% 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 | $288,333 | 112 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $109,000 | 48 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Kirby Family 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 Kirby Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 14 | $39,000 |
| New York | 5 | $13,500 |
| Georgia | 6 | $12,500 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $6,500 |
| Florida | 4 | $6,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $5,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woodstock Community Food Shelf | Community support | $7,000 |
| Neighbors Helping Neighbors | Community support | $6,000 |
| Harvard University | Community support | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan | Community support | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Community support | $5,000 |
| Woodstock Area Council on Aging | Community support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Augusta | Community support | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Day School | Community support | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Community support | $3,500 |
| National Resources Defense Council | Community support | $3,500 |
| Enviornmental Defense Fund | Community support | $3,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Community support | $3,000 |
| Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department | Community support | $3,000 |
| Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation | Community support | $3,000 |
| Norman Williams Public Library | Community support | $3,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Community support | $3,000 |
| National Public Radio | Community support | $2,500 |
| Wusf Public Radio | Community support | $2,500 |
| Bridgewater Historical Society | Community support | $2,000 |
| Mt Ascutney Hospital | Community support | $2,000 |
| Woodstock History Center | Community support | $2,000 |
| Feeding America | Community support | $2,000 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | Community support | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Community support | $2,000 |
| Neighbors Helping Neighbors Inc | Community support | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Community support | $2,000 |
| Child Protection Center | Community support | $2,000 |
| One West 54th Street Foundation | Community support | $1,000 |
| Bridgewater Fast Squad | Community support | $1,000 |
| Oak Chapel Church | Community support | $1,000 |
| Bridgewater Recreation Center Inc | Community support | $1,000 |
| Vermont Public Radio | Community support | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Community support | $1,000 |
| Palace Theater | Community support | $1,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Community support | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Souhegan Valley | Community support | $1,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Community support | $1,000 |
| United Way of Greater Atlanta Inc | Community support | $1,000 |
| Women for Women | Community support | $1,000 |
| Mothers Helping Mothers | Community support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert P Kirby
- Laura Melbourne
- Robert P Kirby Jr
Questions people ask
Does Kirby Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kirby Family Foundation Inc give?
$109,000 in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Kirby Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert P Kirby (Chairperson), Laura Melbourne (President, Secretary, & Treasurer) and Robert P Kirby Jr (VP).
What does Kirby Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.