John P and Frances a Kirby
John P and Frances a Kirby is a private foundation, based in Lynchburg, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $751K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $71K. Net investment income was $57K.
John P and Frances a Kirby at a glance
In short: John P and Frances a Kirby gave $71K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $71,293
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,882
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,694
- Total assets
- $750,938
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John P and Frances a Kirby funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Randolph College ($21K). Together the top 6 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John P and Frances a Kirby gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2023) to $78K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph College Lynchburg, VA | Unrestricted | $21,388 |
| Lynchburg Humane Society Lynchburg, VA | Unrestricted | $17,823 |
| St John's Episcopal Churc Lynchburg, VA | Unrestricted | $10,694 |
| The Salvation Army Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $10,694 |
| The American Red Cross Lynchburg, VA | Unrestricted | $7,129 |
| Daily Bread Inc Lynchburg, VA | Unrestricted | $3,565 |
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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 | $750,938 | $63,878 | $80,813 | $71,293 | 6 | $71,293 | $56,883 | $69,770 |
| 2024 | $767,873 | $66,814 | $78,176 | $68,244 | 6 | $68,244 | $59,943 | $67,822 |
| 2023 | $779,235 | $34,414 | $79,211 | $67,198 | 6 | $67,198 | $26,288 | $63,637 |
| 2022 | $824,032 | $11,973 | $93,258 | $77,842 | 6 | $77,842 | $19,469 | $67,444 |
| 2021 | $905,317 | $90,762 | $83,990 | $71,654 | 6 | $71,654 | $80,536 | $70,608 |
| 2020 | $899,687 | $86,396 | $87,538 | $72,636 | 6 | — | $80,831 | $64,633 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John P and Frances a Kirby reported a distributable amount of $70K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John P and Frances a Kirby is led by Massie G. Ware Jr., Trustee since 2023 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Massie G. Ware Jr.
Trustee
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: William N. Mays (2020–2021) — Co-Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $1K, to Massie G Ware Jr (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John P and Frances a Kirby
How much does John P and Frances a Kirby give each year?
John P and Frances a Kirby gave $71K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $68K across 6 grants.
What is John P and Frances a Kirby's typical grant size?
John P and Frances a Kirby's median grant in 2025 was $10,694, and its average grant was $11,882, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John P and Frances a Kirby give grants?
John P and Frances a Kirby gives mostly in Virginia: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lynchburg, VA (5 grants).
Does John P and Frances a Kirby give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John P and Frances a Kirby's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John P and Frances a Kirby's largest grantees?
John P and Frances a Kirby's largest 2025 grantees include Randolph College ($21,388), Lynchburg Humane Society ($17,823) and St John's Episcopal Churc ($10,694), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John P and Frances a Kirby?
John P and Frances a Kirby reported $751K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John P and Frances a Kirby's EIN?
John P and Frances a Kirby's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6201577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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