Kiernan Family Foundation
Kiernan Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in McLean, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2019. In 2019, it awarded 2 grants totaling $8K.
Kiernan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kiernan Family Foundation gave $8K across 2 grants in 2019 (avg $4K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $7,750
- -8.8% vs 2018
- Grants made (2019)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2018
- Average grant
- $3,875
- -8.8% vs 2018
- Median grant
- $3,875
- Primary geography
- Virginia (97% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated September 2026.
Who Kiernan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was The Potomac School ($8K). Together the top 2 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2019, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2019) to $9K (2018). In 2019 it made 2 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Potomac School McLean, VA | To fund charitable activities. | $7,500 |
| National Gallery of Art Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | — | $7,889 | $7,750 | 2 | $194 |
| 2018 | $7,889 | $7,000 | $9,225 | $8,500 | 2 | $443 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kiernan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $194 for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kiernan Family Foundation is led by David C Kiernan, Director on every filing since 2018 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2019 filing
David C Kiernan
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2019. "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 Kiernan Family Foundation
How much does Kiernan Family Foundation give each year?
Kiernan Family Foundation gave $8K across 2 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2018 it gave $9K across 2 grants.
Where does Kiernan Family Foundation operate?
Kiernan Family Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Virginia.
How much is Kiernan Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, Kiernan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $194 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Kiernan Family Foundation's EIN?
Kiernan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4546181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2019.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS August 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 31, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2019
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