The Kirk Foundation

PALMETTO BAY, FL EIN: 31-1625551 Website

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

+14.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

+1.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kirk Foundation reported a distributable amount of $902K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Florida $4.4M (93%)

California $110K (2%)

Massachusetts $95K (2%)

District of Columbia $36K (1%)

Ohio $35K (1%)

Colorado $33K (1%)

New York $32K (1%)

Virginia $5K (0%)

+2 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Massachusetts New Jersey New York Ohio Virginia

Cities

ArlingtonBoca RatonBostonBoynton BeachClevelandCoconut GroveColorado SpringsCoral GablesCutler BayEncinitasEnglewoodFort LauderdaleGibbsboroHialeahHollywoodHomesteadImperial BeachJuno BeachKennesawKey Biscayne

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.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Adrienne Arsht Center Trust Inc ($100,000), Achieve Miami Inc ($50,000), Florida International University ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACHIEVE MIAMI INC MIAMI, FL	GENERAL PURPOSE	$50,000
ACTORS PLAYHOUSE PRODUCTIONS CORAL GABLES, FL	GENERAL PURPOSE	$10,000
ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER TRUST INC MIAMI, FL	GENERAL PURPOSE	$100,000
ALHAMBRA MUSIC COCONUT GROVE, FL	GENERAL PURPOSE	$7,500
AMERICAN RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL PURPOSE	$2,500
ARTS FOR LEARNING MIAMI INC MIAMI, FL	GENERAL PURPOSE	$25,000
BANDING TOGETHER SAN DIEGO, CA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$20,000
BAPTIST HEALTH FOUNDATION CORAL GABLES, FL	GENERAL PURPOSE	$7,000
BE STRONG INTERNATIONAL CUTLER BAY, FL	GENERAL PURPOSE	$16,000
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS TAMPA, FL	GENERAL PURPOSE	$25,000

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 program

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Kirk Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from The Kirk Foundation?

**Grant Activity & Scale:** • Total annual giving: approximately $1.6 to $1.9 million • Grant range: $12,000 to $100,000 • Average grant size: varies by year • Made 72 grants in the most recent reporting period **Recent Grant Examples:** • Adrienne Arsht Center Trust: $100,000 (General Purpose) • The Education Fund: $60,000 (General Purpose) • Miami Children's Museum: $50,000 (General Purpose) • Arts for Learning: $25,000 (to launch arts education program in South Dade) **Types of Support:** Gr…

Where does The Kirk Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations and programs in Miami-Dade County, Florida, with some giving extending to the District of Columbia and California.

What size grants does The Kirk Foundation award?

In 2024, The Kirk Foundation awarded 98 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Kirk Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Kirk Foundation reported a distributable amount of $902K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.