The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo
The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida. Established in 1980 and tax-exempt since August 1981, the foundation operates as an independent 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$46.9M
+7.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+1.5% YoY
Grant Count
159
-2.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+4.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Science and STEM Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in:
- Florida
- Georgia
- New York
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $46,940,680 (as of most recent filing in 2024)
Total Annual Giving: $1,976,000 (2024)
Historical Assets: $43.7 million (2023)
Historical Revenue: $1.25 million (2023)
Historical Expenses: $2.29 million (2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $46,940,680 | $43,718,475 | $39,632,307 |
| Revenue | $2,143,662 | $1,251,596 | $2,133,295 |
| Expenses | $2,368,350 | $2,293,683 | $2,296,397 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,082,436 | $2,050,753 | $2,017,506 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,873,006 | $1,024,875 | $1,801,125 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,248,447 | $2,032,092 | $2,066,830 |
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
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES H KIRBO JR | TRUSTEE | 10 | $15,000 |
| MARTHA J SAWYER | TRUSTEE | 25 | $37,971 |
| BETSY ANNE KIRBO | TRUSTEE | 10 | $15,000 |
| THOMAS M JENKS | TRUSTEE | 10 | $15,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 2720 Park St Ste 211, Jacksonville, FL 32205-7645
Telephone: 904-384-0440
EIN: 59-6197946
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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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