Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven
Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven is a private foundation based in Columbus, Georgia. It reported making 25 grants totaling $106,000 in filing year 2025.
Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven at a glance
In short: Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven gave $106K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Georgia. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $106,000
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,240
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,428,339
- +3.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven
- How to Apply
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The filing instructs applicants to submit an application letter and provide proof of 501(c)(3) status. It states that applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations and that there are no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Elizabeth Fry Dupont Kirven Foundat
Mailing address: PO Box 2291, Columbus, GA 31902
Phone: (706) 888-0304
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Open Door Community House ($13K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 122 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 5% to recipients in West Virginia, and 1% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 25 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2021 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2023) to $120K (2020). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open Door Community House Columbus, GA | Other Non Profit Organizations | $13,000 |
| First Baptist Church Columbus, GA | Other Non Profit Organizations. | $12,500 |
| Truth Springs Academy Columbus, GA | Other Non Profit Organizations | $8,000 |
| Stewart Community Home Columbus, GA | Other Non Profit Organization | $6,000 |
| Twin Cedars Columbus, GA | Other Non Profit Organization | $6,000 |
| Bridge of Columbus Inc Columbus, GA | Other Non Profit Organizations | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Columbus, GA | Other Non Profit Organizations | $5,000 |
| Safehouse Ministries Columbus, GA | Other Non Profit Organizations | $5,000 |
| Valley Rescue Mission Columbus, GA | Other Non Profit Organizations | $5,000 |
| Wynnton Neighborhood House Columbus, GA | Other Non Profit Organizations | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,428,339 | $174,637 | $127,665 | $106,000 | 25 | $106,000 | $157,136 | — |
| 2024 | $1,381,367 | $132,120 | $125,881 | $106,500 | 24 | $106,500 | $132,120 | — |
| 2023 | $1,375,128 | $7,003 | $124,457 | $104,500 | 23 | $104,500 | $36,941 | — |
| 2022 | $1,492,582 | $141,176 | $121,876 | $116,000 | 26 | $116,000 | $141,176 | — |
| 2021 | $1,473,282 | $203,002 | $110,941 | $108,000 | 24 | $108,000 | $203,002 | $90,172 |
| 2020 | $1,381,221 | $72,401 | $124,110 | $120,000 | 27 | — | $72,401 | $88,311 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees describe work in areas including community support, education, neighborhood revitalization, and services for people experiencing homelessness or need. For example, Open Door Community House says its mission is to empower low-income people in its community; Valley Rescue Mission says it provides services for homeless and needy people; and Brookstone School describes itself as a private school serving pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $106,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $13,000, with a median grant of $4,000.
The largest listed grants included $13,000 to Open Door Community House, $12,500 to First Baptist Church, and $8,000 to Truth Springs Academy, all in Columbus, Georgia. Other grants included $6,000 each to Stewart Community Home and Twin Cedars; $5,000 each to Bridge of Columbus, the Salvation Army, Safehouse Ministries, Valley Rescue Mission, Wynnton Neighborhood House, and Mercy Med; and $5,000 to New River Community and Technical College in Beaver, West Virginia.
The filing also lists $3,000 to Brookstone School, $2,500 to Midtown Inc., $1,500 to Penick Village in Southern Pines, North Carolina, and $1,000 to International Friendship Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists P Elliott Kirven as president; Beth Kirven and Carol Kirven as vice presidents; and Hal A Kirven as treasurer.
Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven is led by P. Elliott Kirven, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
P. Elliott Kirven
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Beth Kirven
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carol Kirven
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hal A. Kirven
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven
How much does Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven give each year?
Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven gave $106K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $107K across 24 grants.
What is Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven's typical grant size?
Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,240, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven that year got $2K on average.
Where does Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven give grants?
Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven gives mostly in Georgia: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, GA (22 grants).
Does Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Other Non Profit Organizations" (18 grants) and "Other Non Profit Organization" (6 grants).
Who are Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven's largest grantees?
Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven's largest 2025 grantees include Open Door Community House ($13,000), First Baptist Church ($12,500) and Truth Springs Academy ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven?
Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $175K.
What does Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees describe work in areas including community support, education, neighborhood revitalization, and services for people experiencing homelessness or need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven?
The filing instructs applicants to submit an application letter and provide proof of 501(c)(3) status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven's EIN?
Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2302277. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/elizabeth-fry-and-dupont-kirven-morg_4f955eaff12b4c20a88762470ec08e37
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