Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation
STEVEN L AND JAN L KIRCHNER is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its 2023 filing states that it distributed all its assets to public charities and terminated its status as a private foundation.
Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation gave $598K across 52 grants in 2023 (avg $11K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $597,712
- +96.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 52
- +420.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $11,494
- -62.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (88% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7009 Lee Valley Circle, Minneapolis, MN 55439
Phone: (952) 250-6338
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Our Lady of Grace ($60K). Together the top 10 received $340K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 102 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota. Other listed recipient-state shares were Massachusetts (3%), Iowa (3%), Washington, DC (2%), and Georgia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1038% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 697% 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2021) to $598K (2023). In 2023 it made 52 grants totaling $598K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Grace Edina, MN | General Use of Charity | $60,000 |
| MN Zoo Foundation Apple Valley, MN | General Use of Charity | $50,000 |
| Owatonna ISD 761 Foundation Owatonna, MN | General Use of Charity | $50,000 |
| University of St Thomas St. Paul, MN | General Use of Charity | $45,000 |
| Richfield United Methodist Church Minneapolis, MN | General Use of Charity | $25,021 |
| Childrens Minnesota Foundation Edina, MN | General Use of Charity | $25,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Chaska, MN | General Use of Charity | $25,000 |
| Big Rothers Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota Owatonna, MN | General Use of Charity | $20,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust Boston, MA | General Use of Charity | $20,000 |
| Como Zoo St. Paul, MN | General Use of Charity | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 filing states that the foundation distributed all its assets to public charities and terminated its private-foundation status under IRC Section 507(b)(1)(A).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $2,019 | $617,613 | $597,712 | 52 | $597,712 | — | — |
| 2022 | $615,594 | $102,093 | $322,223 | $303,500 | 10 | $303,500 | $97,236 | $43,561 |
| 2021 | $835,724 | $78,726 | $72,997 | $48,080 | 12 | $48,080 | $73,609 | $52,487 |
| 2020 | $829,995 | $37,393 | $71,336 | $52,500 | 13 | — | $32,557 | $47,045 |
| 2019 | $863,938 | $90,886 | $172,226 | $146,620 | 15 | — | $86,385 | $51,046 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 recipients included organizations whose stated missions span areas such as education, science learning, hunger relief, housing, and health. For example, the University of St. Thomas describes its mission as educating students to advance the common good, while the Science Museum of Minnesota says it aims to “inspire learning,” “inform policy,” and “improve lives.” Second Harvest Heartland describes its mission as ending hunger together.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 52 grants totaling $597,712. Grants ranged from $500 to $60,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest were $60,000 to Our Lady of Grace; $50,000 each to the Minnesota Zoo Foundation and Owatonna ISD 761 Foundation; $45,000 to the University of St. Thomas; and $25,000 each to Richfield United Methodist Church, Children’s Minnesota Foundation, and Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Jan L. Kirchner as president; Steven L. Kirchner and Laura A. Gilmore as directors; Eric M. Kirchner as treasurer; and Morgan A. Kirchner as secretary.
Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation is led by Jan L. Kirchner, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jan L. Kirchner
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Laura A. Gilmore
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Steven L. Kirchner
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Eric M. Kirchner
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $10K (2023)
Morgan A. Kirchner
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $10K, to Eric M Kirchner (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation
How much does Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation give each year?
Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation gave $598K across 52 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $304K across 10 grants.
What is Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,494, across 52 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation give grants?
Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (12 grants), St. Paul, MN (5 grants), Edina, MN (4 grants) and Owatonna, MN (3 grants).
Does Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (52 of 52) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Our Lady of Grace ($60,000), MN Zoo Foundation ($50,000) and Owatonna ISD 761 Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 recipients included organizations whose stated missions span areas such as education, science learning, hunger relief, housing, and health. For example, the University of St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation's EIN?
Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3043620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 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 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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