Kirk Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kirk Family Foundation is a private foundation in Norfolk, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $137,500 and the largest $600,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.4 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$137,500
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $270,000 | 2 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 5 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 6 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
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.
What Kirk Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 4 | $895,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College | Athletic scoreboard | $600,000 |
| The Irish American Partnership | To support the construction, maintenance, and operations of a museum in belfast, northern ireland, that focuses on the history of service of the irish in the british army. | $500,000 |
| Carilion Clinic Foundation | General purposes | $250,000 |
| YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Fuqua School | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley | General purposes | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John W Kirk III
- C Shireen Kirk
Questions people ask
Does Kirk Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kirk Family Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $137,500.
Who runs Kirk Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John W Kirk III (Director/President) and C Shireen Kirk (Director/Secretary/Treasur).
What does Kirk Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.