J F Kirkpatrick Memorial Fund
J F Kirkpatrick Memorial Fund is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $983K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $59K. Net investment income was $97K.
J F Kirkpatrick Memorial Fund at a glance
In short: J F Kirkpatrick Memorial Fund gave $59K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $29K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $58,913
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $29,457
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $29,457
- Total assets
- $983,348
- +2.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Florida (75% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who J F Kirkpatrick Memorial Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Shriners Hospitals for Children ($44K). Together the top 2 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How J F Kirkpatrick Memorial Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+12%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2023) to $65K (2021). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | General Support | $44,185 |
| Kalif Temple Transportation Fund Sheridan, WY | General Support | $14,728 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $983,348 | $108,525 | $84,174 | $58,913 | 2 | $69,919 | $97,293 | $62,005 |
| 2025 | $959,409 | $166,914 | $82,504 | $58,913 | 2 | $69,315 | $156,205 | $56,827 |
| 2024 | $875,259 | $105,087 | $73,892 | $53,975 | 2 | $63,627 | $94,991 | $52,778 |
| 2023 | $843,685 | $22,782 | $72,235 | $52,721 | 2 | $58,269 | $11,363 | $50,094 |
| 2022 | $893,718 | $73,286 | $82,583 | $61,073 | 2 | $66,056 | $57,377 | $58,022 |
| 2021 | $903,423 | $94,242 | $86,594 | $64,551 | 2 | — | $78,753 | $57,217 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J F Kirkpatrick Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $62K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J F Kirkpatrick Memorial Fund's only listed officer is BMO Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
BMO Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$18K (2024) → $21K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of The West (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $21K, to BMO Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about J F Kirkpatrick Memorial Fund
How much does J F Kirkpatrick Memorial Fund give each year?
J F Kirkpatrick Memorial Fund gave $59K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $59K across 2 grants.
How large is J F Kirkpatrick Memorial Fund?
J F Kirkpatrick Memorial Fund reported $983K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does J F Kirkpatrick Memorial Fund operate?
J F Kirkpatrick Memorial Fund has awarded grants in Florida, Wyoming.
What is J F Kirkpatrick Memorial Fund's EIN?
J F Kirkpatrick Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5855091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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