Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation
The Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation is a private foundation based in Irvine, California. Its trustees are directed to support qualified charitable organizations working predominantly on behalf of children, including in areas such as medical care, social and educational programs, and financial support for families with children in need.
Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation at a glance
In short: Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation gave $59K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $58,865
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,351
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,326,826
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should submit a letter on the organization’s letterhead, including a financial statement and federal tax ID number. The trustees are directed to support qualified charitable organizations serving causes predominantly on behalf of children, with the areas of interest described above.
- Review Cycle
- There are no deadlines.
- Deadline
- There are no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Mildred Marian Kiger Foundation
Mailing address: 3 Park Plaza Suite 1700, Irvine, CA 92614
Phone: (949) 753-1535
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Laguna Beach Community Clinic ($15K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it gives preference to charities in Orange and Los Angeles counties, while its trustees are not precluded from making awards to national and international organizations. All of its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $59K (2024) to $68K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Laguna Beach Community Clinic Laguna Beach, CA | To Provide General Support. | $14,865 |
| Child Guidance Center Santa Ana, CA | To Provide General Support. | $10,000 |
| Aliso Niguel Theatre Company Aliso Viejo, CA | To Provide General Support. | $8,000 |
| The Joyful Child Foundation Costa Mesa, CA | To Provide General Support. | $5,000 |
| Orange County Figure Staking Club I Laguna Hills, CA | To Provide General Support. | $5,000 |
| Caterinas Club Anaheim, CA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Kherut Anaheim, CA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Assistance League of Fullertion Fullerton, CA | To Provide General Support. | $2,500 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission Tustin, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Parentis Foundation Laguna Hills, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,326,826 | $102,579 | $85,625 | $58,865 | 11 | $67,611 | $85,615 | $73,592 |
| 2023 | $1,309,872 | $56,869 | $87,822 | $63,024 | 11 | $71,692 | $41,364 | $67,533 |
| 2022 | $1,340,825 | $50,451 | $93,482 | $67,828 | 11 | $76,571 | $34,290 | $71,767 |
| 2021 | $1,383,856 | $165,864 | $89,156 | $61,152 | 9 | $71,608 | $148,316 | $78,284 |
| 2020 | $1,307,148 | $45,557 | $86,462 | $60,596 | 7 | — | $55,583 | $69,613 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $74K 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
The foundation’s filing describes its giving priorities as causes predominantly on behalf of children. Listed areas of interest include medical care, social programs, educational programs, and financial support for families with children in need.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of services. Laguna Beach Community Clinic says its mission is to provide excellent medical care regardless of patients’ ability to pay. Child Guidance Center says it empowers children, youth, and families through mental health programs and services. Caterina’s Club says it provides meals, housing assistance, basic needs, and youth job training to low-income families and children in Southern California. Other 2024 grantees describe work that includes education and mentoring, intergenerational literacy, and food assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $58,865. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $14,865, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest awards went to Laguna Beach Community Clinic ($14,865), Child Guidance Center ($10,000), Aliso Niguel Theatre Company ($8,000), The Joyful Child Foundation ($5,000), and Orange County Figure Skating Club I ($5,000). The filing lists the grants’ purposes as general support, support, or donation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elvira Evanoff, John J Link Jr, and Sarah A Kirland as trustees.
Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elvira Evanoff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $1K (2024)
John J. Link Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Sarah A. Kirland
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to John J Link Jr (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation
How much does Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation give each year?
Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation gave $59K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $63K across 11 grants.
What is Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation's typical grant size?
Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,351, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation give grants?
Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Laguna Hills, CA (2 grants) and Anaheim, CA (2 grants).
Does Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation's largest grantees?
Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Laguna Beach Community Clinic ($14,865), Child Guidance Center ($10,000) and Aliso Niguel Theatre Company ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation?
Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $74K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its giving priorities as causes predominantly on behalf of children. Listed areas of interest include medical care, social programs, educational programs, and financial support for families with children in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation's EIN?
Mildred & Marian Kiger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5578380. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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