The Kirkorian Family Foundation
The Kirkorian Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Gatos, California. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $261,081 through 22 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations providing medical services, community support, and children’s services.
The Kirkorian Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kirkorian Family Foundation gave $261K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in California. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $261,081
- +9.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,867
- +9.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $71,417
- -13.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (5 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kirkorian Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15670 Winchester Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Phone: (408) 379-4547
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kirkorian Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area ($50K). Together the top 10 received $221K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 105 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 17% to Illinois, 4% to Tennessee, and 1% to Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kirkorian Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 22 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 64% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2020) to $261K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $261K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area Palo Alto, CA | Assist to provide essential service to families when children need healthcare | $50,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Medical Support for Alzheimer's Care and Research | $45,500 |
| Rebekah Childrens Services Gilroy, CA | Medical Service | $31,500 |
| Save the Children Napa, CA | Children Services | $26,000 |
| Life Services Alternatives San Jose, CA | Community Support | $15,000 |
| Lighthouse Ministries LHM San Jose, CA | Community Support | $15,000 |
| One Hope Foundation Santa Ana, CA | Community Support | $10,000 |
| Summit League Saratoga, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Clay Walker Foundation Santa Fe, TN | Medical Support for Multiple Sclerosis Research | $9,831 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute Mt View, CA | Medical Service | $7,750 |
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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 | $71,417 | $250,090 | $261,081 | $261,081 | 22 | $261,081 | $90 | $5,866 |
| 2024 | $82,408 | $260,107 | $239,167 | $239,167 | 22 | $239,167 | $107 | $3,363 |
| 2023 | $61,468 | $180,057 | $161,725 | $161,650 | 23 | $161,687 | $19 | $1,823 |
| 2022 | $43,136 | $200,532 | $159,285 | $159,285 | 21 | $159,285 | $32 | $1,948 |
| 2021 | $2,389 | $100,003 | $116,827 | $116,777 | 17 | $116,802 | — | $1,356 |
| 2020 | $19,213 | $100,005 | $102,360 | $102,300 | 21 | — | — | $2,162 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kirkorian Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, includes supporting families facing medical crises (JW House), funding cystic fibrosis research and providing related education and support (Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute), and offering community-based living and services for people with developmental disabilities (Life Services Alternatives). Other recipients described work in education support, scholarships, and financial assistance for students (National College Resources Foundation); community awareness and education related to cerebrovascular disease (Stroke Awareness Foundation); and life improvement through people, place, and passion (Wy’east Mountain Academy).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $261,081. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,500.
The largest reported grants included $50,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area for essential services to families whose children need healthcare; $45,500 to Alzheimer’s Association for medical support for Alzheimer’s care and research; $31,500 to Rebekah Children’s Services for medical service; and $26,000 to Save the Children for children’s services. Other grants included $15,000 each to Life Services Alternatives and Lighthouse Ministries LHM, and $10,000 each to One Hope Foundation and Summit League.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marleen Kirkorian as president, Kim Kirkorian as secretary, and John Kirkorian as treasurer.
The Kirkorian Family Foundation is led by Marleen Kirkorian, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marleen Kirkorian
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Kirkorian
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Kirkorian
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Kirkorian Family Foundation
How much does The Kirkorian Family Foundation give each year?
The Kirkorian Family Foundation gave $261K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $239K across 22 grants.
What is The Kirkorian Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kirkorian Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $11,867, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kirkorian Family Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Kirkorian Family Foundation give grants?
The Kirkorian Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (4 grants), Campbell, CA (4 grants), Saratoga, CA (2 grants) and Los Gatos, CA (2 grants).
Does The Kirkorian Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on The Kirkorian Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (8 grants), "Medical Service" (3 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are The Kirkorian Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kirkorian Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area ($50,000), Alzheimer's Association ($45,500) and Rebekah Childrens Services ($31,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kirkorian Family Foundation?
The Kirkorian Family Foundation reported $71K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $261K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kirkorian Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kirkorian Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kirkorian Family Foundation's EIN?
The Kirkorian Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1968695. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Kirkorian Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Kirkorian Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-kirkorian-family-foundation-morg_2c2234175ad44493a7ec01a0a036fafa
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