The Kirchner Foundation
Accepts applications
The Kirchner Foundation is a private foundation in Longview, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$72,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$849,094
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,800 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $72,250 | 12 | $722,502 |
| 2024 | $70,800 | 14 | $686,807 |
| 2025 | $72,500 | 16 | $849,094 |
How to apply
| Contact | Kristin A Fleischauer 4501 54th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (360) 577-1499 |
| What to submit | Written |
| Restrictions | Any tax-qualified charitable organization |
What The Kirchner Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 16 | $72,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wa Elks Charitiable Trust | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Peacehealth St John Medical Center | Unrestricted | $9,500 |
| Family Promise of Cowlitz County | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| St Rose Church | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| St Rose School | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Seton Catholic College Prep | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Archdiocese of Seattle | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Emergency Support Shelter | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Vancouver Elks | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Junior League of Lower Columbia | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Cabaret Follies of Lower Columbia | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Children's Justice Advocacy Center | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Southwest Washington Wind Symphony | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Lower Columbia School Gardens | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Pauline M Kirchner
- Diane M Nelson
- Kristin A Fleischauer
- Robert P Kirchner
Questions people ask
Does The Kirchner Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Kirchner Foundation give?
$72,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Kirchner Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Pauline M Kirchner (Vice President), Diane M Nelson (Secretary), Kristin A Fleischauer (President and Treasurer) and Robert P Kirchner (Vice President).
What does The Kirchner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.