Private foundation · EIN 54-6510745 · Malibu, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kirsonis Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 33 grants paid, $144K total, median $1,000. 64% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
33
$144K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in CA
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

33 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lithuanian Children's HopeChicago, ILFinancial support$53K
Daughters of LithuaniaSanta Monica, CAFinancial support$36K
Lithuanian American CommunityLA Canada, CAFinancial support$10K
Wild IrisMammoth Lakes, CAFinancial support$5,000
Lithuanian FoundationLemont, ILFinancial support$4,000
Baltic Jesuit AdvancementLemont, ILFinancial support$3,000
Eastern Sierra Land TrustBishop, CAFinancial support$2,500
Lithuanian World Arts CouncilSanta Monica, CAFinancial support$2,000
Lithuanian Educational Council of UNew Bedford, MAFinancial support$2,000
ThaliansMission Hills, CAFinancial support$2,000
Mono County Search and RescueMammoth Lakes, CAFinancial support$2,000
Friends of the InyoBishop, CAFinancial support$2,000
Lithuanian Archives ProjectChicago, ILFinancial support$2,000
Disabled Sports Eastern SierraMammoth Lakes, CAFinancial support$2,000
Saint Casimir's ChurchLos Angeles, CAFinancial support$1,500
Lithuanian Scouts AssocSanta Monica, CAFinancial support$1,000
Lithuanian Research and Study CenteChicago, ILFinancial support$1,000
Lithuanian World CommunityLemont, ILFinancial support$1,000
Draugas FoundationChicago, ILFinancial support$1,000
Mammoth Lakes Firefighters FoundatiMammoth Lakes, CAFinancial support$1,000
Chamber Music UnboundMammoth Lakes, CAFinancial support$1,000
Baltic American Freedom LeagueLos Angeles, CAFinancial support$1,000
Mammoth HospitalMammoth Lakes, CAFinancial support$1,000
Mono Lake CommitteeLee Vining, CAFinancial support$1,000
Linas Lithuanian Heritage SchoolShoreline, WAFinancial support$1,000
Inyo SarBishop, CAFinancial support$1,000
NegingaCommack, NYFinancial support$1,000
Beacon of Life FoundationSanta Monica, CAFinancial support$1,000
Camp Dainava FoundationDowners Grove, ILFinancial support$500
Ateitis FoundationLemont, ILFinancial support$500
Heal the BaySanta Monica, CAFinancial support$500
Rovers Retreat OrganizationRedondo Beach, CAFinancial support$500
Round Valley Step FoundationBishop, CAFinancial support$200

By state: California 21 · Illinois 9 · Massachusetts 1 · Washington 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Kirsonis Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Malibu, California, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Kirsonis Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Kirsonis Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $144K across 33 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Kirsonis Family Foundation give?

California (21 grants), Illinois (9 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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