Ann K Kirby Foundation
To support a wide range of charitable purposes including health, education, environmental causes, fine and performing arts, historical preservation and faith-based ministries in communities where there are strong family ties, including richmond, va.
Ann K Kirby Foundation at a glance
In short: Ann K Kirby Foundation gave $611K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $122K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $610,628
- -35.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $122,126
- -74.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $51,020,847
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ann K Kirby Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hampden-Sydney College ($200K). Together the top 5 received $611K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 19 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ann K Kirby Foundation gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $387K (2020) to $2.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $611K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College Hampdensydney, VA | To support the shooting sports program: $175,000 shall support operations and $25,000 will support the endowment for the shooting sports program | $200,000 |
| Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Richmond, VA | Unrestricted Support | $171,117 |
| James River Association Richmond, VA | To support the james changer campaign and the challenge grant offered by the bob and anna lou schaberg foundation | $100,000 |
| Avon Old Farms School Avon, CT | For the Health Center Project | $89,511 |
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Nashville, TN | To support the chief cares fund and their relief efforts in the wake of hurricane helene | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,020,847 | $1,180,419 | $946,784 | $610,628 | 5 | $1,180,419 |
| 2023 | $46,527,693 | $737,037 | $1,263,232 | $948,726 | 2 | $737,037 |
| 2022 | $41,299,276 | $1,479,020 | $2,966,131 | $2,694,555 | 5 | $1,479,020 |
| 2021 | $49,508,052 | $4,374,112 | $2,701,124 | $2,412,934 | 5 | $4,374,112 |
| 2020 | $45,146,099 | $1,944,146 | $650,827 | $387,050 | 2 | $1,944,146 |
About Ann K Kirby Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ann K Kirby Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Richmond, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $51.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $611K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ann K Kirby Foundation is led by Roger H. W. Kirby, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roger H. W. Kirby
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annette S. Kirby
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
H. Hiter Harris III
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hunter A. Applewhite
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stewart L. Cutler
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Hunter McClean
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wade H. O. Kirby
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle A. Nelson
Non-Voting Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kirk Tattersall (2021) — Director
- Former: T. Kirk Tattersall (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ann K Kirby Foundation
How much does Ann K Kirby Foundation give each year?
Ann K Kirby Foundation gave $611K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $949K across 2 grants.
What is Ann K Kirby Foundation's typical grant size?
Ann K Kirby Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $122,126, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ann K Kirby Foundation give grants?
Ann K Kirby Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (15%) and Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (2 grants).
Does Ann K Kirby Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Ann K Kirby Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Ann K Kirby Foundation's largest grantees?
Ann K Kirby Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hampden-Sydney College ($200,000), Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond ($171,117) and James River Association ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ann K Kirby Foundation?
Ann K Kirby Foundation reported $51.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Ann K Kirby Foundation?
Ann K Kirby Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Richmond, VA. It holds $51.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Ann K Kirby Foundation's EIN?
Ann K Kirby Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2639018. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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