Kirsonis Family Foundation
Kirsonis Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Malibu, California. Its 2024 filing reports 33 grants to charitable organizations, including Lithuanian cultural and community organizations and organizations working in the Eastern Sierra.
Kirsonis Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kirsonis Family Foundation gave $144K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $144,136
- +23.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,368
- +19.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,343,861
- +21.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (5 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kirsonis Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6420 Via Escondido Drive, Malibu, CA 90265
Phone: (818) 849-3690
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kirsonis Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lithuanian Children's Hope ($53K). Together the top 10 received $119K.
Grant Size Distribution
157 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 157 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 46% to recipients in Illinois. Massachusetts, Washington, and New York each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kirsonis Family Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 33 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2022) to $144K (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuanian Children's Hope Chicago, IL | Financial Support | $52,936 |
| Daughters of Lithuania Santa Monica, CA | Financial Support | $36,000 |
| Lithuanian American Community La Canada, CA | Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Wild Iris Mammoth Lakes, CA | Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Lithuanian Foundation Lemont, IL | Financial Support | $4,000 |
| Baltic Jesuit Advancement Lemont, IL | Financial Support | $3,000 |
| Eastern Sierra Land Trust Bishop, CA | Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Lithuanian World Arts Council Santa Monica, CA | Financial Support | $2,000 |
| Lithuanian Educational Council of U New Bedford, MA | Financial Support | $2,000 |
| Thalians Mission Hills, CA | Financial Support | $2,000 |
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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 | $2,343,861 | $549,302 | $155,500 | $144,136 | 33 | $144,136 | $45,528 | $104,495 |
| 2023 | $1,925,538 | $-9,874 | $127,080 | $117,196 | 32 | $117,196 | $48,957 | — |
| 2022 | $2,041,164 | $12,422 | $124,080 | $111,121 | 31 | $111,121 | $45,165 | — |
| 2021 | $2,327,251 | $41,202 | $122,236 | $113,085 | 29 | $113,085 | $43,328 | $111,121 |
| 2020 | $2,301,217 | $39,458 | $124,834 | $118,261 | 32 | — | $46,608 | $113,085 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kirsonis Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $104K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s listed grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Lithuanian American Community describes its mission as advancing Lithuanian language and culture, while Lithuanian Foundation says it works to preserve and foster Lithuanian culture and traditions. Eastern Sierra Land Trust describes its work as preserving vital lands in the Eastern Sierra, and Friends of the Inyo says it protects and cares for the region’s lands and waters. Lithuanian Children’s Hope describes a multi-year project providing dental braces to indigent children in Lithuania.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $144,136. Grants ranged from $200 to $52,936, with a median of $1,000.
The largest reported grants included $52,936 to Lithuanian Children’s Hope, $36,000 to Daughters of Lithuania, and $10,000 to Lithuanian American Community. Other grants included $5,000 to Wild Iris, $4,000 to Lithuanian Foundation, $3,000 to Baltic Jesuit Advancement, and $2,500 to Eastern Sierra Land Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees: Dr. Andrius Kirsonis, Vilija Kirsonis, Al C Mikuckis, Vaida V Mikuckis, and Dr. Richard Hart.
Kirsonis Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Al C. Mikuckis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrius Kirsonis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Hart
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vaida V. Mikuckis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vilija Kirsonis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Kirsonis Family Foundation
How much does Kirsonis Family Foundation give each year?
Kirsonis Family Foundation gave $144K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $117K across 32 grants.
What is Kirsonis Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kirsonis Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,368, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kirsonis Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Kirsonis Family Foundation give grants?
Kirsonis Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mammoth Lakes, CA (6 grants), Santa Monica, CA (5 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants) and Lemont, IL (4 grants).
Does Kirsonis Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Kirsonis Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Support" (33 grants).
Who are Kirsonis Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Kirsonis Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lithuanian Children's Hope ($52,936), Daughters of Lithuania ($36,000) and Lithuanian American Community ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kirsonis Family Foundation?
Kirsonis Family Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $144K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $104K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kirsonis Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s listed grants show support for organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kirsonis Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kirsonis Family Foundation's EIN?
Kirsonis Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6510745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kirsonis Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Kirsonis Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kirsonis-family-foundation-morg_10205727b9dd4f0798457113afadd896
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