Kirmar Foundation
Kirmar Foundation is a private foundation, based in Greenwich, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $456K. Net investment income was $170K.
Kirmar Foundation at a glance
In short: Kirmar Foundation gave $456K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $114K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $456,075
- +185.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $114,019
- +185.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $3,420,814
- -12.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Kirmar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lucky Dog Refuge ($381K). Together the top 4 received $456K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 16 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kirmar Foundation gives
- Giving grew 598% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 327% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2021) to $456K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $456K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lucky Dog Refuge Stamford, CT | Charitable | $381,075 |
| The Avon Theatre Film Center Stamford, CT | Charitable | $60,000 |
| JDRF New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Inspirica Inc Stamford, CT | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,420,814 | $193,806 | $680,165 | $456,075 | 4 | $656,075 | $169,716 | $200,467 |
| 2023 | $3,921,396 | $102,320 | $190,777 | $160,000 | 4 | $160,000 | $106,492 | $202,508 |
| 2022 | $3,771,019 | $180,326 | $244,680 | $215,779 | 4 | $215,779 | $153,925 | $212,183 |
| 2021 | $4,293,714 | $-20,540 | $99,575 | $65,378 | 2 | $65,378 | $45,234 | $198,909 |
| 2020 | $3,938,107 | $337,094 | $292,254 | $265,017 | 2 | — | $312,530 | $177,759 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kirmar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $200K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kirmar Foundation is led by Hans J. Mende, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hans J. Mende
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond P. Parker
Secretary & Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Louizos Esq.
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Stewart
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William R. Collier (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Kirmar Foundation
How much does Kirmar Foundation give each year?
Kirmar Foundation gave $456K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $160K across 4 grants.
What is Kirmar Foundation's typical grant size?
Kirmar Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $114,019, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kirmar Foundation give grants?
Kirmar Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Stamford, CT (3 grants).
Does Kirmar Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Kirmar Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
How large is Kirmar Foundation?
Kirmar Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $656K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $200K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Kirmar Foundation's EIN?
Kirmar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1626228. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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 April 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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