The Kirchner Family Foundation
The Kirchner Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Johnstown, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $512K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $16K.
The Kirchner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kirchner Family Foundation gave $36K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,000
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,000
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $511,724
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Kirchner Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Journey Quest ($10K). Together the top 6 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kirchner Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 111% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2025) to $267K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Journey Quest Johnstown, CO | General Public Support | $10,000 |
| Valley Christian Fellowship Solvang, CA | General Public Support | $10,000 |
| Whiz Kids Tutoring Denver, CO | General Public Support | $6,000 |
| Indigenous Outreach Intl Jackson, TN | General Public Support | $4,000 |
| Youth Dynamics Burlington, WA | General Public Support | $4,000 |
| Capitol Hill Comm Services Englewood, CO | General Public 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $511,724 | $41,867 | $47,752 | $36,000 | 6 | $37,200 | $15,940 | — |
| 2024 | $518,982 | $31,238 | $49,214 | $38,000 | 7 | $39,200 | $14,641 | — |
| 2023 | $537,458 | $48,151 | $58,773 | $48,000 | 8 | $49,360 | $15,542 | — |
| 2022 | $548,382 | $24,688 | $49,495 | $38,000 | 7 | $41,238 | $12,692 | $37,127 |
| 2021 | $574,050 | $40,230 | $51,827 | $40,000 | 7 | $42,976 | $14,927 | $40,640 |
| 2020 | $585,897 | $53,630 | $279,506 | $267,000 | 8 | — | $12,671 | $38,033 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kirchner Family Foundation is led by Robin K. Andrisen, President on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robin K. Andrisen
President
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Bradley B. Kirchner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Bradley B Kirchner (Vice Preside). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Kirchner Family Foundation
How much does The Kirchner Family Foundation give each year?
The Kirchner Family Foundation gave $36K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $38K across 7 grants.
What is The Kirchner Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kirchner Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,000, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kirchner Family Foundation give grants?
The Kirchner Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (28%) and Tennessee (11%).
Does The Kirchner Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kirchner Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kirchner Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kirchner Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Journey Quest ($10,000), Valley Christian Fellowship ($10,000) and Whiz Kids Tutoring ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kirchner Family Foundation?
The Kirchner Family Foundation reported $512K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $42K.
What is The Kirchner Family Foundation's EIN?
The Kirchner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1246391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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