Kirk Humanitarian is a private operating foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah, established in 2006. The organization is designated as a 501(c)(3) entity and operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on humanitarian initiatives, particularly in maternal and child nutrition in developing countries.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.9M
+62.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.2M
-89.0% YoY
Grant Count
11
-8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$288K
-88.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Kirk Humanitarian provides pregnant women in developing countries with affordable and effective prenatal vitamins to improve maternal nutrition and health outcomes.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Human services
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
- Nutrition and healthy eating
- Christian nonprofits and churches
- Conflict resolution
Grantmaking
Kirk Humanitarian made grants totaling $3,163,364 in the most recent fiscal year (ending June 2024). Recent grants include:
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Kirk Humanitarian funds initiatives across multiple U.S. locations and states, including:
- Cities: Arlington, Baltimore, Goleta, Hauppauge, Parsippany, Provo, Reno, Salt Lake City, San Marcos, Santa Barbara, Washington
- States: California, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Texas, Utah, and Virginia
The organization also supports international maternal nutrition efforts through partnerships focused on developing countries.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,927,682
- Total Revenue: $32,936,558
- Total Expenses: $31,451,305
- Total Liabilities: $1,380,000
Revenue Breakdown (FYE 06/2024):
- Total grants and contributions: $30,938,458
- Investment income and dividends: $795,138
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $1,197,142
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,927,682 | $3,040,953 | $8,414,285 |
| Revenue | $32,936,558 | $25,463,835 | $25,381,908 |
| Expenses | $31,451,305 | $31,036,961 | $20,536,257 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $31,366,493 | $30,857,349 | $20,368,104 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,961,293 | $3,366,133 | $11,044,124 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Vitamin Angel Alliance Inc ($1,430,000), Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ($800,000), More Good Foundation ($200,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS SALT LAKE CITY, UT | TO MEET THE BYLAWS OF THE FOUNDATION | $800,000 |
| MICRONUTRIENT FORUM WASHTONTON, DC | TO MEET THE BYLAWS OF THE FOUNDATION | $98,955 |
| MORE GOOD FOUNDATION PROVO, UT | TO MEET THE BYLAWS OF THE FOUNDATION | $200,000 |
| POWER OF NUTRITION WASHINGTON, DC | TO MEET THE BYLAWS OF THE FOUNDATION | $33,333 |
| SIGHT AND LIFE PARSIPPANY, NJ | TO MEET THE BYLAWS OF THE FOUNDATION | $70,000 |
| VITAMIN ANGEL ALLIANCE INC GOLETA, CA | TO MEET THE BYLAWS OF THE FOUNDATION | $1,430,000 |
| COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS, GA | TO MEET THE BYLAWS OF THE FOUNDATION | $7,500 |
| WORLD VISION INC FEDERAL WAY, WA | TO MEET THE BYLAWS OF THE FOUNDATION | $200,000 |
| UNICEF NEW YORK, NY | TO MEET THE BYLAWS OF THE FOUNDATION | $103,576 |
| UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | TO MEET THE BYLAWS OF THE FOUNDATION | $120,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Spencer Kirk – President/Director (serves without compensation)
- Kristen Kirk – Secretary/Treasurer (serves without compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPENCER KIRK | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KRISTEN KIRK | SECRETARY/TREASURER | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Kirk Humanitarian committed an additional $50 million to expand UNICEF's global maternal nutrition efforts, demonstrating significant expansion of the organization's support for international maternal and child nutrition initiatives.
Kirk Humanitarian commits an additional US$50 million to expand UNICEF\u2019\Contact Information
Address: 2755 E Cottonwood Parkway, Suite 450, Salt Lake City, UT 84121
Phone: 801-578-6966
Website: kirkhumanitarian.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kirk Humanitarian fund?
Kirk Humanitarian provides pregnant women in developing countries with affordable and effective prenatal vitamins to improve maternal nutrition and health outcomes. Primary funding focus areas include: • Human services • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking • Nutrition and healthy eating • Christian nonprofits and churches • Conflict resolution
How do I apply for a grant from Kirk Humanitarian?
**Grant Activity:** Kirk Humanitarian made grants totaling $3,163,364 in the most recent fiscal year (ending June 2024). Recent grants include: • Vitamin Angels: $1,430,000 • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: $800,000 • World Vision: $200,000 **Grant Range:** Typical awards range from $7,500 to $26,097,544.
Where does Kirk Humanitarian make grants?
Kirk Humanitarian funds initiatives across multiple U.S. locations and states, including: • Cities: Arlington, Baltimore, Goleta, Hauppauge, Parsippany, Provo, Reno, Salt Lake City, San Marcos, Santa Barbara, Washington • States: California, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Texas, Utah, and Virginia The organization also supports international maternal nutrition efforts through partnerships focused on developing countries.
What size grants does Kirk Humanitarian award?
In 2024, Kirk Humanitarian awarded 11 grants totaling $3.2M — an average of about $288K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Kirk Humanitarian's EIN?
Kirk Humanitarian's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3920671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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