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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 51-6017929

FM Kirby Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Morristown, NJ. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 264 grants and $16.8 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $16,819,450

    Grants listed
    264
    Assets, end of year
    $310,414,266

  • Tax year 2023

    $15,431,175

    Grants listed
    254
    Assets, end of year
    $302,891,224

  • Tax year 2022

    $14,354,050

    Grants listed
    249
    Assets, end of year
    $309,131,938

  • Tax year 2021

    $14,136,250

    Grants listed
    248
    Assets, end of year
    $303,494,554

  • Tax year 2020

    $13,775,150

    Grants listed
    246
    Assets, end of year
    $285,645,766

Grants paid in 2024

264 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Trustees of the Lawrenceville SchoolLawrenceville, NJ

    For: support of the kirby arts center maintenance fund

    $500,000
  2. South Street Theatre Company IncMorristown, NJ

    For: general operating support and support of build our future: the campaign for mpac

    $400,000
  3. Trustees of Newark AcademyLivingston, NJ

    For: support of the annual fund and second pillar of the ad lumen campaign

    $400,000
  4. Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF International)New York, NY

    For: support of the center of excellence in new england and reserved for future decision

    $300,000
  5. Fuqua School of Business Center for the Advancement of Social EntrepreneurDurham, NC

    For: toward support of the fred morgan kirby prize for scaling social impact

    $290,000
  6. Trustees of Newark AcademyLivingston, NJ

    For: support of the annual fund and second pillar of the ad lumen campaign

    $275,000
  7. American Cancer Society Incnortheast RegionAltanta, GA

    For: towards programs in northwest new jersey and the national home office extramural research program

    $250,000
  8. Fuqua School of BusinessDurham, NC

    For: support of the annual fund and support of the william boulding endowment

    $250,000
  9. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IncCranford, NJ

    For: support of the dare to dream project

    $250,000
  10. American National Red CrossWashington, DC

    For: support of the national disaster relief fund and support of a community emergency vehicle

    $229,500
  11. Intercollegiate Studies Institute IncWilmington, DE

    For: general operating support and support of f. M. Kirby campus maintenance fund

    $220,000
  12. Children's Hospital CorporationBoston, MA

    For: support of the f. M. Kirby neurobiology center's innovation and education fund & undergraduate research internship program

    $200,000
  13. Lafayette College Future DecisionEaston, PA

    For: support of reserved for future decision

    $200,000
  14. Lafayette College Kirby Athletics Enhancement Endowment FundEaston, PA

    For: support of the kirby athletics enhancement endowment fund

    $200,000
  15. United Way of the Greater Triangle IncRTP, NC

    For: support of the healthy families and cradle to career impact pillars in orange and durham counties and support of the 10 to watch program.

    $200,000
  16. Wake Forest UniversityWinstonsalem, NC

    For: support of various initiatives and RFD

    $200,000
  17. Caring House IncDurham, NC

    For: support of the campaign for expansion

    $160,000
  18. Caring House IncDurham, NC

    For: support of the campaign for expansion

    $160,000
  19. Cornerstone Family ProgramsMorristown, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $150,000
  20. Individual

    For: general operating support and support of expansion campaign

    $150,000
  21. Hill Center IncDurham, NC

    For: general operating support and support of literacy intervention tutoring in durham public schools

    $150,000
  22. Shakespeare Theatre of New JerseyFlorham Park, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $150,000
  23. F M Kirby Center for the Performing ArtsWilkesbarre, PA

    For: general operating support and support of flood-related capital improvement projects

    $140,000
  24. Sarah P Duke GardensDurham, NC

    For: general operating support and support of the garden gateway project

    $140,000
  25. Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association IncChicago, IL

    For: support of early-career investigators through the international research grant program

    $125,000
  26. Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryCold Spring Harbor, NY

    For: support of research in the lab of DR. John moses

    $125,000
  27. Drew UniversityMadison, NJ

    For: support of the launch program

    $125,000
  28. Foundation for Morristown Medical Center IncMorristown, NJ

    For: support of the purchase of a zeiss kinevo 900 robotic visualization system

    $125,000
  29. Kennedy Krieger InstituteBaltimore, MD

    For: support of the purchase of optical motion monitoring equipment

    $125,000
  30. Madison Area YMCAMadison, NJ

    For: financial assistance and program support at the f. M. Kirby children's center and family center

    $125,000
  31. Peck SchoolMorristown, NJ

    For: support of the peck fund and support of the athletic fields renovation project

    $125,000
  32. Scheie Eye Institute Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

    For: support of the purchase of a xenium spatial transcriptomics machine

    $125,000
  33. Scheie Eye Institute Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

    For: support of the purchase of a xenium spatial transcriptomics machine

    $125,000
  34. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IncCranford, NJ

    For: support of the dare to dream project

    $125,000
  35. Yale University School of MedicineNew Haven, CT

    For: support of the CNNR imaging facility

    $125,000
  36. New Jersey Conservation FoundationFar Hills, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $120,000
  37. United Way of Northern New Jersey IncCedar Knolls, NJ

    For: general operating support for morris county

    $120,000
  38. Rockefeller UniversityNew York, NY

    For: support of the purchase of an optical coherence tomography system and accompanying equipment

    $114,200
  39. Durham Academy IncDurham, NC

    For: support of the durham academy fund, f. M. Kirby facilities endowment fund, and a civil discourse initiative

    $110,000
  40. Nature ConservancyChester, NJ

    For: general operating support of the new jersey chapter

    $110,000
  41. The Raptor TrustMillington, NJ

    For: general operating support and support of the veterinarian endowment for treatment

    $110,000
  42. Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CA

    For: support of new jersey programs

    $110,000
  43. Individual

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $100,000
  44. Christopher and Dana Reeve FoundationShort Hills, NJ

    For: support of research on epidural electrical stimulation treatment of spinal cord injury

    $100,000
  45. Jersey Battered Women's Service (JBWS)Morristown, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $100,000
  46. Lafayette College Kirby Athletics Enhancement Gift FundEaston, PA

    For: support of the kirby athletics enhancement gift fund

    $100,000
  47. Planned Parenthood of Northern Central and Southern New JerseyMorristown, NJ

    For: general operating support in morris county

    $100,000
  48. Sarah P Duke GardensDurham, NC

    For: general operating support and support of the garden gateway project

    $100,000
  49. State Theatre Center for the Arts IncEaston, PA

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $100,000
  50. Teach for America IncNew York, NY

    For: support of greater newark and eastern north carolina initiatives

    $100,000
  51. United Way of Wyoming ValleyWilkesbarre, PA

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $100,000
  52. Adirondack Council IncElizabethtown, NY

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $90,000
  53. Cancer Research Institute IncNew York, NY

    For: support of the irvington postdoctoral fellowship program

    $85,000
  54. Great Swamp Watershed AssociationNew Vernon, NJ

    For: general operating support and support of the acquisition of the ferber farm property

    $85,000
  55. Hospital for Special SurgeryNew York, NY

    For: support of research aimed at preventing and better treating osteoarthritis

    $85,000
  56. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY

    For: support of the work of DR. Luis parada within MSK'S brain tumor center

    $85,000
  57. Student UDurham, NC

    For: general operating support and support of emergency capital needs

    $85,000
  58. The Seeing Eye IncMorristown, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $85,000
  59. United Network for Organ SharingRichmond, VA

    For: general operating support for unos labs

    $85,000
  60. American National Red Cross Northern New Jersey RegionFairfield, NJ

    For: support of disaster services and blood collection services in morris county

    $80,000
  61. Network for Teaching EntrepreneurshipNew York, NY

    For: support of domestic programs

    $80,000
  62. Paper Mill PlayhouseMillburn, NJ

    For: support of phase one of the next act capital campaign

    $80,000
  63. Adirondack ExperienceBlue Mountain Lake, NY

    For: general operating support ; support of the african american experience exhibit

    $75,000
  64. America's Grow-A-Row IncPittstown, NJ

    For: support of the fresh produce initiative in morris cty / one-time support to reduce the mortgage of the pittstown farm

    $75,000
  65. Environmental Defense Fund IncorporatedNew York, NY

    For: support of the restoration of the adirondacks ecosystem by reducing harmful air pollution

    $75,000
  66. Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs IncDover, NJ

    For: support of the center for citizenship and legal immigration

    $75,000
  67. Morris Museum IncMorristown, NJ

    For: general operating support and support of the bickford theatre in honor of DR. Wilson m. Compton

    $75,000
  68. National Constitution CenterPhiladelphia, PA

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $75,000
  69. National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame IncIrving, TX

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $75,000
  70. Newark Museum AssociationNewark, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $75,000
  71. PG Chambers School IncCedar Knolls, NJ

    For: support of the comprehensive early intervention program

    $75,000
  72. Paper Mill PlayhouseMillburn, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $75,000
  73. Planned Parenthood Federation of America IncNew York, NY

    For: support of health and access strategies

    $75,000
  74. Planned Parenthood South AtlanticRaleigh, NC

    For: general operating support in durham and orange counties and support of the strategic agility fund

    $75,000
  75. Regional Plan Association IncPrinceton, NJ

    For: support of new jersey programs and a two-year research project on growth trends in new jersey municipalities

    $75,000
  76. Save the Redwoods LeagueSan Francisco, CA

    For: general operating support and support of the sonoma coast redwoods acquisition

    $75,000
  77. American Foundation for Suicide PreventionNew York, NY

    For: support of the talk away the dark campaign and support of the early career research program

    $70,000
  78. Morris County Historical SocietyMorristown, NJ

    For: general operating support and support of america 250 planning/morris county

    $70,000
  79. National Right to Work Legal Defense & Education Foundation IncSpringfield, VA

    For: support of the enforcement of the janus and beck decisions

    $70,000
  80. American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy ResearchWashington, DC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $65,000
  81. Homeless Solutions IncCedar Knolls, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $65,000
  82. Summit Speech SchoolNew Providence, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $65,000
  83. Art Pride New Jersey Foundation IncBurlington, NJ

    For: general operating support and support of a comprehensive professional development program

    $60,000
  84. Autism Speaks IncWashington, DC

    For: support of the path to discovery program - $60,000 in 2023 and 2024

    $60,000
  85. Cheshire Home IncFlorham Park, NJ

    For: support of replacing water heaters

    $60,000
  86. Community Foundation of Western North Carolina IncAsheville, NC

    For: support of emergency relief to communities affected by hurricane helene

    $60,000
  87. Crohn's & Colitis Foundation IncNew York, NY

    For: support of the crohns and colitis foundation research fellowship awards

    $60,000
  88. Greater Newark Conservancy IncNewark, NJ

    For: general operating support and support of professional development

    $60,000
  89. Zufall Health Center IncDover, NJ

    For: support of morristown and dover health centers

    $60,000
  90. Bald Head Island Conservancy IncBald Head Isl, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $55,000
  91. Employment Horizons IncCedar Knolls, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $55,000
  92. Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the UnionMount Vernon, VA

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $55,000
  93. Partnership to End AddictionNew York, NY

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $55,000
  94. Lafayette College Maroon ClubEaston, PA

    Friends of lafayette football, lacrosse, swimming and varsity athletics program general support

    $54,000
  95. Americares Free Clinic IncStamford, CT

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $50,000
  96. Community Foundation of New JerseyMorristown, NJ

    For: support of friends of jockey hollow

    $50,000
  97. Conservation Trust for North CarolinaRaleigh, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $50,000
  98. Duke Divinity SchoolDurham, NC

    For: support of the will willimon endowed professorship - $50,000 in 2023 and 2024

    $50,000
  99. Emily K Center IncDurham, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $50,000
  100. Greensboro Day SchoolGreensboro, NC

    For: support of the annual fund and be bold campaign

    $50,000
  101. Habitat for Humanity Orange County NCChapel Hill, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $50,000
  102. Homeworks TrentonPrinceton, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $50,000
  103. Institute for JusticeArlington, VA

    For: general operating support and support of the clinic on entrepreneurship

    $50,000
  104. Lafayette College College BicentennialEaston, PA

    For: support of the college bicentennial

    $50,000
  105. Macculloch Hall Historical MuseumMorristown, NJ

    For: general operating support and support of accessibility planning for the main museum entrance

    $50,000
  106. Madison Area YMCAMadison, NJ

    For: support of the f. M. Kirby children's center classroom expansion project

    $50,000
  107. Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris IncParsippany, NJ

    For: support of morris county programs and field-technology updates

    $50,000
  108. Morris ArtsCedar Knolls, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $50,000
  109. National Alliance on Mental IllnessArlington, VA

    For: support of marketing and advocacy efforts for the 988 hotline in 2024

    $50,000
  110. Nature Conservancyadirondack ChapterArlington, VA

    For: in support of 501c3 purpose

    $50,000
  111. New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund IncPrinceton, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $50,000
  112. New Jersey Audubon SocietyBernardsville, NJ

    For: support of education, research, and public awareness programs

    $50,000
  113. North Carolina Arts in Action IncRaleigh, NC

    For: support of the north carolina arts in action campaign for growth and general operating support

    $50,000
  114. North Carolina Coastal Land TrustWilmington, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $50,000
  115. North Carolina Textile Foundation IncRaleigh, NC

    For: support of the wilson college flex factory

    $50,000
  116. Triangle Community FoundationDurham, NC

    For: support of fund for the triangle

    $50,000
  117. Triangle Land Conservancy IncDurham, NC

    For: support of "a force for nature: conserving the triangle's land and water for all and general operating support

    $50,000
  118. Wakeman Memorial Association IncBridgeport, CT

    For: support of smilow-burroughs clubhouse and madison avenue clubhouse out of school programs

    $50,000
  119. Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory SchoolKingston, PA

    For: support of operations at the kirby center for the creative arts

    $50,000
  120. Gilder Lehrman Institute of American HistoryNew York, NY

    For: support of 2024-2025 morris county professional development

    $49,000
  121. Adirondack Land Trust IncKeene, NY

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $45,000
  122. ARC Morris County Chapter NJ IncWhippany, NJ

    For: support of the morris county adaptive recreational program

    $45,000
  123. Boy Scouts of Americapatriot's PATH Council IncCedar Knolls, NJ

    For: support of morris county programs

    $45,000
  124. Braver Angels IncNew York, NY

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $45,000
  125. Community Hope IncParsippany, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $45,000
  126. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris & Sussex Counties IncCedar Knolls, NJ

    For: general operating support and support of production of a narrative video project

    $45,000
  127. Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey IncRiverdale, NJ

    For: support of morris county programs

    $45,000
  128. Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for HumanityPlainfield, NJ

    For: support of projects in morris county; support of the equity revolver fund

    $45,000
  129. Habitat for Humanity of Durham IncDurham, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $45,000
  130. Interfaith Food Pantry IncMorris Plains, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $45,000
  131. Market Street Mission IncMorristown, NJ

    For: general operating support of the morristown location only

    $45,000
  132. Planned Parenthood KeystoneAllentown, PA

    For: general operating support of the wilkes-barre health center

    $45,000
  133. Southern Environmental Law CenterCharlottesville, VA

    For: support of continued efforts in north carolina

    $45,000
  134. The Land Conservancy of New JerseyBoonton, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $45,000
  135. The Philanthropy Roundtable IncWashington, DC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $45,000
  136. The Salvation Armymorristown Area ServicesMorristown, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $45,000
  137. Lafayette College Alumni (annual) FundEaston, PA

    For: support of the alumni fund-class of '68-$7,500 in honor of william j. Raver; and other alumni years

    $40,500
  138. American National Red Cross Northeastern Pennsylvania Community ChapterWilkesbarre, PA

    For: support of disaster relief operations in luzerne county

    $40,000
  139. America's Future FoundationWashington, DC

    For: general operating support and support of talent market

    $40,000
  140. Center for Child & Family Health IncDurham, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $40,000
  141. Durham Children's InitiativeDurham, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $40,000
  142. Eastern Environmental Law Center IncNewark, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $40,000
  143. Foodshed AllianceBlairstown, NJ

    For: general operating support and support of strategic plan development

    $40,000
  144. Greens Farms Academy IncWestport, CT

    For: toward renovation of the lower school assembly and gfa fund

    $40,000
  145. JerseycanCranford, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $40,000
  146. New Jersey Theatre AllianceToms River, NJ

    For: general operating support and support of the career accelerator program

    $40,000
  147. North Carolina State University FoundationRaleigh, NC

    For: support of the hunt library experiential learning center

    $40,000
  148. St Peter's Episcopal Churchmorristown NJMorristown, NJ

    For: support of elevator replacement in the parish hall

    $40,000
  149. Students 2 ScienceWhippany, NJ

    For: support of east hanover operations

    $40,000
  150. Adirondack FoundationLake Placid, NY

    For: support of the basic needs project in the central adirondacks

    $35,000
  151. Compass CenterChapel Hill, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $35,000
  152. Fund for American StudiesWashington, DC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $35,000
  153. Gill St Bernard's SchoolGladstone, NJ

    For: GSB fund in honor of sid rowell

    $35,000
  154. Good Grief IncMorristown, NJ

    For: support of the morristown location and other new jersey programs

    $35,000
  155. Grace Episcopal Church MadisonMadison, NJ

    For: support for the upgrade and replacement of hvac system

    $35,000
  156. Guttmacher Institute IncNew York, NY

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $35,000
  157. Housing for New Hope IncDurham, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $35,000
  158. National Council for AdoptionAlexandria, VA

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $35,000
  159. North Carolina Museum of Life and ScienceDurham, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $35,000
  160. Semper Fi & America's FundQuantico, VA

    For: support of the transition program in new jersey and north carolina

    $35,000
  161. Summit Speech SchoolNew Providence, NJ

    For: support of the endowment campaign

    $35,000
  162. Summit Speech SchoolNew Providence, NJ

    For: support of the endowment campaign

    $35,000
  163. The Growing Stage Theatre for Young Audiences IncNetcong, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $35,000
  164. Moving Picture InstituteNew York, NY

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $32,500
  165. Alfre IncMorristown, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $30,000
  166. American Council of Trustees and AlumniWashington, DC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $30,000
  167. Association of New Jersey Environmental CommissionsMendham, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $30,000
  168. Bipartisan Policy Center IncWashington, DC

    For: support of immigration aspects of the commission on human capital

    $30,000
  169. Carolina Theatre of Durham IncDurham, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $30,000
  170. Council of New Jersey Grantmakers IncEwing, NJ

    For: 501c3 purposes and support of specific programs for family philanthropies

    $30,000
  171. Covenant House New Jersey IncNewark, NJ

    For: support of youth engagement center in newark

    $30,000
  172. Edge New Jersey IncParsippany, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $30,000
  173. El FuturoDurham, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $30,000
  174. Entertainment Industry FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    For: support of the kevin love fund

    $30,000
  175. Garden State Initiative IncMorristown, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $30,000
  176. Grow It Green Morristown IncMorristown, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $30,000
  177. Institute for Citizens & ScholarsPrinceton, NJ

    For: support for college presidents for civic preparedness

    $30,000
  178. New Jersey Center for Nonprofits IncMercerville, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $30,000
  179. Plaid House IncMorristown, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $30,000
  180. Preschool Advantage IncMorristown, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $30,000
  181. Reach Out and Read IncBoston, MA

    For: support of new jersey operations

    $30,000
  182. Roundabout Theatre Company IncNew York, NY

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $30,000
  183. CandidNew York, NY

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $26,000
  184. Bill of Rights InstituteArlington, VA

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $25,000
  185. Catholic Family & Community Serviceshope HouseClifton, NJ

    For: support for the unmet needs fund at hope house in dover

    $25,000
  186. Discovery Orchestra IncSummit, NJ

    For: general operating support in honor of sandra brown sherman and support of morris county programming

    $25,000
  187. Durham Nativity School IncDurham, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $25,000
  188. Eno River AssociationDurham, NC

    For: general operating support in 2023 and 2024 - $25,000

    $25,000
  189. Episcopal Preaching Foundation IncSpringfield, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $25,000
  190. Harding Land Trust IncNew Vernon, NJ

    General operating support

    $25,000
  191. Hearing Health FoundationNew York, NY

    For: support of the emerging research grants program

    $25,000
  192. Lafayette College Alumni EndowmentEaston, PA

    For: support of the alumni association endowment fund

    $25,000
  193. Latino Educational Achievement Partnership (leap)Durham, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $25,000
  194. Literacy Volunteers of Morris County IncMorristown, NJ

    For: general operating support-$25,000; pledged for like use-$25,000 in 2024 and 2025

    $25,000
  195. Migration Policy InstituteWashington, DC

    For: support of the national center on immigrant integration policy

    $25,000
  196. National Association of Scholars IncNew York, NY

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $25,000
  197. New Jersey Performing Arts Center CorporationNewark, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $25,000
  198. New Jersey Symphony OrchestraNewark, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $25,000
  199. New York Public RadioNew York, NY

    For: support of new jersey public radio

    $25,000
  200. New York University Leonard N Stern School of BusinessNew York, NY

    For: general operating support of the stern fund

    $25,000
  201. NJ PBS Public Media NJ IncEnglewood, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $25,000
  202. North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation IncRaleigh, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $25,000
  203. North Carolina Public Radio - WuncChapel Hill, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $25,000
  204. North Carolina Public Television Foundationpbs NCTriangle Park, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $25,000
  205. Nourish NJ IncMorristown, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $25,000
  206. Positive Pathways Counseling IncMorristown, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $25,000
  207. Prevention Is KeyRockaway, NJ

    For: support of morris county programs

    $25,000
  208. Protect the Adirondacks IncNorth Creek, NY

    For: support of the adirondack lake assessment program

    $25,000
  209. Rowan University Foundation IncGlassboro, NJ

    For: support of the NJ municipal asset profiler project

    $25,000
  210. Rutgers University FoundationNew Brunswick, NJ

    For: general operating support for answer

    $25,000
  211. Seeds - Access Changes EverythingNewark, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $25,000
  212. Young Audiences of New JerseyPrinceton, NJ

    For: support of morris county programs

    $25,000
  213. Zeta Psi Educational FoundationPearl River, NY

    For: support of 2024 kirby presidents conference

    $25,000
  214. Rendell Center for Civics & Civic EngagementBerwyn, PA

    For: support of a summer teacher workshop and professional development for northampton county educators

    $24,000
  215. American Rivers IncWashington, DC

    For: support of programs in the research triangle region of north carolina

    $20,000
  216. Bluepath Service Dogs IncCarmel, NY

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $20,000
  217. Book HarvestDurham, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $20,000
  218. Cohome IncMorristown, NJ

    For: support of operations and programs at the miller road residence

    $20,000
  219. Durham Arts Council IncDurham, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $20,000
  220. Families Moving ForwardDurham, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $20,000
  221. Friends NC State Museum of Natural SciencesRaleigh, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $20,000
  222. Greater Easton Development PartnershipEaston, PA

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $20,000
  223. Institute for Family StudiesCharlottesvle, VA

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $20,000
  224. Institute for Humane StudiesArlington, VA

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $20,000
  225. Mane Stream IncOldwick, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $20,000
  226. New Jersey Ballet Company IncFlorham Park, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $20,000
  227. Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States Inc (siecWashington, DC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $20,000
  228. St Stephen's Episcopal ChurchdurhamDurham, NC

    For: support of the duke divinity school seminarian program

    $20,000
  229. Students to ScholarsDurham, NC

    For: general operating support and support of phase one of the strategic plan

    $20,000
  230. USA Swimming FoundationColorado Springs, CO

    For: support of the learn-to-swim efforts in new jersey and in the research triangle park in NC

    $20,000
  231. Adirondack Explorer IncSaranac Lake, NY

    For: support of the adirondack water reporting project and related environmental reporting projects

    $15,000
  232. Art in the Atrium IncMorristown, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $15,000
  233. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New JerseyAsbury Park, NJ

    For: support of morris county programs

    $15,000
  234. Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT

    For: support of the adrienne kirby '81 family literacy project

    $15,000
  235. Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space (fohvos)Pennington, NJ

    For: support of the invasive species strike team

    $15,000
  236. Lafayette College Bailey EndowmentEaston, PA

    For: support of the carolyn huntington bailey health center endowment fund

    $15,000
  237. Lake Hopatcong FoundationLanding, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $15,000
  238. Lincoln Center TheaterNew York, NY

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $15,000
  239. New Jersey Consortium for Immigrant Children IncJersey City, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $15,000
  240. New Jersey Highlands CoalitionBoonton, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $15,000
  241. New Vernon Volunteer Fire Department FundNew Vernon, NJ

    For: support of the purchase of emergency equipment

    $15,000
  242. Newbridge Services IncParsippany, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $15,000
  243. Schiff Natural Lands Trust IncMendham, NJ

    For: support for driveway, deer, and privacy fencing work

    $15,000
  244. The Seeing Eye IncMorristown, NJ

    For: in memory of linda d'addario

    $15,000
  245. First Night Morris IncMorristown, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $12,500
  246. Frick CollectionNew York, NY

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $12,500
  247. A Lotta Love IncChapel Hill, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $10,000
  248. Alzheimer's New Jersey IncRoseland, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $10,000
  249. Cancer Hope Network IncChester, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $10,000
  250. Carolina Swims FoundationChapel Hill, NC

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $10,000

Approved for future payment

21 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. South Street Theatre Company IncMorristown, NJ

    For: general operating support and support of build our future: the campaign for mpac

    $600,000
  2. Community Foundation of New JerseyMorristown, NJ

    For: support of a conservation purchase of the drew forest

    $500,000
  3. Fuqua School of BusinessDurham, NC

    For: support of the annual fund and support of the william boulding endowment

    $400,000
  4. Trustees of Newark AcademyLivingston, NJ

    For: support of the annual fund and second pillar of the ad lumen campaign - paid $275k of 2025 pledge

    $325,000
  5. Fuqua School of Business Center for the Advancement of Social EntrepreneurDurham, NC

    For: toward support of the fred morgan kirby prize for scaling social impact

    $290,000
  6. Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryCold Spring Harbor, NY

    For: support of research in the lab of DR. John moses

    $125,000
  7. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IncCranford, NJ

    For: support of the dare to dream project - paid $125k of 2025 pledge in 2024

    $125,000
  8. Greensboro Day SchoolGreensboro, NC

    For: support of the annual fund and be bold campaign

    $100,000
  9. Great Swamp Watershed AssociationNew Vernon, NJ

    For: general operating support and support of the acquisition of the ferber farm property

    $85,000
  10. Student UDurham, NC

    For: general operating support and support of emergency capital needs

    $65,000
  11. Triangle Land Conservancy IncDurham, NC

    For: support of "a force for nature: conserving the triangle's land and water for all" campaign

    $55,000
  12. Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for HumanityPlainfield, NJ

    For: support of projects in morris county

    $45,000
  13. Sarah P Duke GardensDurham, NC

    For: general operating support and support of the garden gateway project

    $40,000
  14. Association of New Jersey Environmental CommissionsMendham, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $30,000
  15. Reach Out and Read IncBoston, MA

    For: support of new jersey operations

    $30,000
  16. Literacy Volunteers of Morris County IncMorristown, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $25,000
  17. Positive Pathways Counseling IncMorristown, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $25,000
  18. Bluepath Service Dogs IncCarmel, NY

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $20,000
  19. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New JerseyAsbury Park, NJ

    For: support of morris county programs

    $15,000
  20. Lake Hopatcong FoundationLanding, NJ

    In support of 501c3 purpose

    $15,000
  21. East Canada Valley Vision IncDolgeville, NY

    For: support of the violet festival

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education31 grants $2,898,20028% of the total
  2. Arts and culture32 grants $1,375,00014% of the total
  3. Health14 grants $1,275,00013% of the total
  4. Environment24 grants $1,195,00012% of the total
  5. Human services16 grants $1,074,50011% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking15 grants $798,2508% of the total
  7. 16 other causes39 grants $1,559,00015% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New Jersey119 grants $7,365,000
  2. North Carolina48 grants $3,200,000
  3. New York36 grants $2,009,200
  4. Pennsylvania21 grants $1,538,500
  5. District of Columbia12 grants $551,750
  6. Virginia10 grants $460,000
  7. Connecticut5 grants $280,000
  8. Georgia1 grant $250,000
  9. Delaware1 grant $220,000
  10. Massachusetts1 grant $200,000

Officers, directors and trustees

11 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Justin J KiczekPRESIDENT Hours 35Pay $273,000
  • Helen BensonDIRECTOR FINANCE/TREASURER/SECRETARY Hours 35Pay $166,400
  • Laura H VirklerCHAIRPERSON Hours 4Pay $0
  • S Dillard KirbyVICE PRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Leigh K KleinASST SECRETARY/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Elizabeth M KirbyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Wilson M Compton MD MpeDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sandra Brown ShermanDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ashley Horton FreedmanDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • J Walker Kirby JrDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • F Morgan Kirby IVDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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