The Tamara a Kirkbride
The Tamara a Kirkbride is a private foundation based in Jensen Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including churches and other organizations in Florida and several other states.
The Tamara a Kirkbride at a glance
In short: The Tamara a Kirkbride gave $54K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 69% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $53,854
- +102.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,143
- +40.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,100
- Total assets
- $395,561
- -7.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (9 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Tamara a Kirkbride
- 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: 2644 Ne Palm Avenue, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Phone: (772) 631-4195
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Tamara a Kirkbride funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Marathon Church of Christ ($10K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 19% to Texas, 19% to California, and 9% to Ohio. The filing also reports 0% for Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Tamara a Kirkbride open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 13 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 224% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $54K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon Church of Christ Marathon, FL | Donation | $10,200 |
| National Evangelism with Sojourners Marshall, TX | Donation | $10,020 |
| The Bread of Life Center Sacramento, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Key West Church of Christ Key West, FL | Donation | $6,534 |
| Wits End Resources Indiantown, FL | Donation | $5,500 |
| Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team Tipp City, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Stuart Church of Christ Stuart, FL | Donation | $3,100 |
| University City Church of Christ Gainesville, FL | Donation | $2,000 |
| Star of the Sea Foundation Key West, FL | Donation | $500 |
| Key Largo Church of Christ Key Largo, FL | Donation | $400 |
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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 | $395,561 | $30,790 | $61,162 | $53,854 | 13 | $55,943 | $25,834 | $24,928 |
| 2023 | $425,933 | $9,011 | $45,600 | $26,621 | 9 | $40,861 | $8,784 | $23,649 |
| 2022 | $462,522 | $489,854 | $27,332 | $9,150 | 5 | $24,559 | $8,105 | $22,666 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tamara a Kirkbride reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its 2024 grants included donations to churches and charitable organizations. One recipient, National Evangelism with Sojourners, describes its mission as providing assistance upon request to individual Churches of Christ congregations. Another recipient, Star of the Sea Foundation, says it provides goods and services with respect and compassion to indigent and underprivileged residents of Key West at no cost to those served. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $53,854 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $200 to $10,200, with a median of $3,100. Notable recipients included Marathon Church of Christ in Florida ($10,200), National Evangelism with Sojourners in Texas ($10,020), The Bread of Life Center in California ($10,000), Key West Church of Christ in Florida ($6,534), and Wits End Resources in Florida ($5,500). The filing lists each of these grants as a donation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tamara A Kirkbride as trustee.
The Tamara a Kirkbride is led by Tamara A. Kirkbride, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tamara A. Kirkbride
Trustee
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Tamara a Kirkbride
How much does The Tamara a Kirkbride give each year?
The Tamara a Kirkbride gave $54K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 9 grants.
What is The Tamara a Kirkbride's typical grant size?
The Tamara a Kirkbride's median grant in 2024 was $3,100, and its average grant was $4,143, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Tamara a Kirkbride that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Tamara a Kirkbride give grants?
The Tamara a Kirkbride gives mostly in Florida: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (19%) and California (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Key West, FL (2 grants).
Does The Tamara a Kirkbride give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Tamara a Kirkbride's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (13 grants).
Who are The Tamara a Kirkbride's largest grantees?
The Tamara a Kirkbride's largest 2024 grantees include Marathon Church of Christ ($10,200), National Evangelism with Sojourners ($10,020) and The Bread of Life Center ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Tamara a Kirkbride?
The Tamara a Kirkbride reported $396K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Tamara a Kirkbride fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its 2024 grants included donations to churches and charitable organizations. One recipient, National Evangelism with Sojourners, describes its mission as providing assistance upon request to individual Churches of Christ congregations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Tamara a Kirkbride?
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 Tamara a Kirkbride's EIN?
The Tamara a Kirkbride's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6382207. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does The Tamara a Kirkbride 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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