The Kirk Family Foundation
The Kirk Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ellicott City, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $889K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $348K. Net investment income was $19K.
The Kirk Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kirk Family Foundation gave $348K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $87K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $347,500
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $86,875
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $888,830
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Kirk Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Family Tree Inc ($108K). Together the top 4 received $348K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 28 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Kirk Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 795% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $321K (2020) to $398K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $348K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Family Tree Inc Baltimore, MD | To strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect in Maryland | $107,500 |
| Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Baltimore, MD | To provide support for the kimmel cancer center pediatric oncology research | $100,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR Blood Cancer Discovery Fund | $100,000 |
| Uempower of MD Severna Park, MD | General Donation | $40,000 |
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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 | $888,830 | $509,064 | $358,547 | $347,500 | 4 | $352,422 | $18,554 | $44,318 |
| 2023 | $908,981 | $678,401 | $396,295 | $387,000 | 5 | $391,500 | $130,039 | $35,219 |
| 2022 | $661,636 | $365,479 | $423,565 | $398,000 | 7 | $402,250 | $13,259 | $33,893 |
| 2021 | $784,765 | $449,446 | $353,661 | $341,000 | 6 | $344,854 | $604,680 | $34,258 |
| 2020 | $688,980 | $258,646 | $345,317 | $321,000 | 6 | — | $236,240 | $35,147 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kirk Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kirk Family Foundation is led by Donald H. Kirk Jr., President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald H. Kirk Jr.
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia M Kirk
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
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 The Kirk Family Foundation
How much does The Kirk Family Foundation give each year?
The Kirk Family Foundation gave $348K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $387K across 5 grants.
What is The Kirk Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kirk Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $86,875, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kirk Family Foundation give grants?
The Kirk Family Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (3 grants).
Does The Kirk Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of The Kirk Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Kirk Family Foundation?
The Kirk Family Foundation reported $889K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $352K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Kirk Family Foundation's EIN?
The Kirk Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2358200. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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