Kirk Humanitarian
Kirk Humanitarian is a family philanthropy based in Salt Lake City, Utah, established by Spencer and Kristen Kirk in 2002. It focuses on improving access to UNIMMAP multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS) for pregnant women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Kirk Humanitarian at a glance
In short: Kirk Humanitarian gave $1.5M across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $365K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,460,885
- -53.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -63.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $365,221
- +27.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $4,326,627
- -12.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kirk Humanitarian
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Spencer Kirk as the contact and written materials as the application form. It lists no deadline or award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Spencer Kirk
Mailing address: 2755 E Cottonwood Parkway Apt 450, Salt Lake City, UT 84121
Phone: (801) 578-6966
Email: skirk@kirkhumanitarian.org
Website: https://kirkhumanitarian.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kirk Humanitarian funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vitamin Angel Alliance Inc ($961K). Together the top 4 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 17 grants of 49 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Kirk Humanitarian’s website describes its work as serving women in LMICs and supporting governments as they introduce and scale up MMS programs. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California (66%), New York (21%), Maryland (7%), and the District of Columbia (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kirk Humanitarian gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2025) to $28.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin Angel Alliance Inc Goleta, CA | To Meet the Bylaws of the Foundation | $960,885 |
| Multifaith Alliance for Syrian New York, NY | To Meet the Bylaws of the Foundation | $300,000 |
| John Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | To Meet the Bylaws of the Foundation | $100,000 |
| Micronutrient Forum Washington, DC | To Meet the Bylaws of the Foundation | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,326,627 | $40,218,572 | $40,517,946 | $1,460,885 | 4 | $40,413,440 | $402,285 |
| 2024 | $4,927,682 | $32,936,558 | $31,451,305 | $3,163,364 | 11 | $31,366,493 | $1,961,293 |
| 2023 | $3,040,953 | $25,463,835 | $31,036,961 | $28,682,877 | 12 | $30,857,349 | $3,366,133 |
| 2022 | $8,414,285 | $25,381,908 | $20,536,257 | $17,856,979 | 14 | $20,368,104 | $11,044,124 |
| 2021 | $3,740,895 | $18,227,954 | $19,985,579 | $18,236,834 | 8 | — | $10,042,361 |
| 2020 | $5,393,706 | $17,933,829 | $14,468,530 | $12,612,905 | 8 | — | $10,085,153 |
| 2019 | $5,332,632 | $10,956,913 | $11,496,108 | $10,521,127 | 15 | — | $286,127 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Kirk Humanitarian’s mission is to accelerate the availability, access, uptake, and use of UNIMMAP MMS for women at risk of maternal malnutrition, with the aim of creating a healthier and more equitable world. The foundation says it provides product to eligible national governments for development and emergency relief purposes, and supports implementation research and advocacy related to MMS adoption.
Its 2025 grants included organizations whose missions address micronutrients and maternal nutrition. Vitamin Angels describes its work as helping at-risk populations—particularly pregnant women, new mothers, and children under five—gain access to micronutrients. The Micronutrient Forum describes its mission as promoting alignment and collective action on nutrients across sectors.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Kirk Humanitarian reported four grants totaling $1,460,885. Awards ranged from $100,000 to $960,885, with a median of $200,000. The largest grants were $960,885 to Vitamin Angel Alliance Inc. and $300,000 to Multifaith Alliance for Syrian. It also gave $100,000 each to John Hopkins University and the Micronutrient Forum. The stated purpose for each was “to meet the bylaws of the foundation.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Spencer Kirk as president/director and Kristen Kirk as secretary/treasurer.
Kirk Humanitarian is led by Spencer Kirk, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Spencer Kirk
President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kristen Kirk
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ronald Moffitt (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Kirk Humanitarian
How much does Kirk Humanitarian give each year?
Kirk Humanitarian gave $1.5M across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.2M across 11 grants.
What is Kirk Humanitarian's typical grant size?
Kirk Humanitarian's median grant in 2025 was $200,000, and its average grant was $365,221, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kirk Humanitarian give grants?
Kirk Humanitarian gives mostly in California: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (21%) and Maryland (7%).
Does Kirk Humanitarian give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Kirk Humanitarian's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Meet the Bylaws of the Foundation" (4 grants).
How large is Kirk Humanitarian?
Kirk Humanitarian reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $40.2M.
What does Kirk Humanitarian fund?
Kirk Humanitarian’s mission is to accelerate the availability, access, uptake, and use of UNIMMAP MMS for women at risk of maternal malnutrition, with the aim of creating a healthier and more equitable world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kirk Humanitarian?
The filing lists Spencer Kirk as the contact and written materials as the application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
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