The Kirby Foundation will build community relationships that lead to the commitment of private gifts in support of patient care; community health resources and education; and medical campus improvements.
Key facts about The Kirby Foundation
In short: The Kirby Foundation gave $162K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $162K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 06-1836473
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $162,039
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $162,039
- Median grant
- $162,039
- Total assets
- $14,173,632
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$14.2M
+2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$162K
-73.8% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$162K
-73.8% YoY
How The Kirby Foundation gives
- Giving grew 184% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
About The Kirby Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Kirby Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Monticello, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $162K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Kirby Foundation
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2020) to $619K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $162K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kirby Medical Center ($162K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kirby Medical Center Monticello, IL | Expenses incurred to maintain and extend trail surrounding the hospital as well as supplementing hospital programs supporting and comforting breast cancer patients. | $162,039 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,173,632 | $13,818,149 | $14,641,836 |
| Revenue | $118,689 | $53,308 | $205,296 |
| Expenses | $335,511 | $759,054 | $302,125 |
| Net Investment Income | $11,919 | $-1,603 | $23,372 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 11, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kirby Foundation is led by Steven D. Tenhouse, Secretary & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven D. Tenhouse
Secretary & CEO
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luke M. Feeney
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Ross
Foundation Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Kirkman
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Haworth
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Frerichs
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rory W. Wright
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Wright
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mo Tracy
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Heiniger
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shagra Stone-Duncan
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Hicks
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Starla Carr
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Piraino
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Jay Timmons (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Veronica Seevers (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Brandon J. Hissong (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: David S. Brown (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kathy Plunk (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tony Pomonis (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Laurie Rumery (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michelle Gross (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Tom Tracy (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Kirby Foundation
How much does The Kirby Foundation give each year?
The Kirby Foundation gave $162K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $619K across 1 grant.
How large is The Kirby Foundation?
The Kirby Foundation reported $14.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $119K.
What is The Kirby Foundation?
The Kirby Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Monticello, IL. It holds $14.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Kirby Foundation operate?
The Kirby Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is The Kirby Foundation's EIN?
The Kirby Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1836473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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