The Kirk Foundation
The Kirk Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Palmetto Bay, Florida. Established in 1999, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to improving the lives of residents in Miami-Dade County through philanthropic support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.0M
+0.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+15.3% YoY
Grant Count
98
+14.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+1.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on giving primarily to a ballet company and for education. More broadly, the foundation aims to improve the lives of Miami-Dade County residents through grants supporting youth programs in the arts and education sectors.
Grantmaking
Grants are provided for general purpose support of programs that serve youth through arts and education initiatives.
Grant Range
$12,000 to $100,000
Average Grant
varies by year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations and programs in Miami-Dade County, Florida, with some giving extending to the District of Columbia and California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $17,956,495
- Total revenues: $2,285,136
- Total expenses: $2,245,512
- Total liabilities: $240,000
- Investment income and dividends: $516,310
Staffing: The foundation operates with 1 employee.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,956,495 | $17,879,542 | $18,935,698 |
| Revenue | $2,285,136 | $681,937 | $869,710 |
| Expenses | $2,245,512 | $1,978,465 | $1,968,978 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,097,164 | $1,837,241 | $1,797,845 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,142,742 | $556,347 | $698,577 |
| Distributable Amount | $901,675 | $910,387 | $945,302 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Rosa Santiago serves as President of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSA SANTIAGO | PRESIDENT | 40 | $150,000 |
| RON SHUFFIELD | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| PAMELA GARRISON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN A STALEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DARWIN PACE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Kirk Foundation awarded $25,000 to Arts for Learning to launch an arts education program in South Dade, demonstrating the foundation's commitment to expanding arts education access in the Miami-Dade County area.
The Kirk Foundation awards $25K to launch arts education programSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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