Private foundation · EIN 87-3144300 · Mars, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Van Kirk 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $220K total, median $25K. 71% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$220K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in PA
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Urban Impact FoundationPittsburgh, PAAcademic programs$75K
FIRST Baptist Church of ButlerButler, PAGeneral fund$50K
Watermark Classical AcademySewickley, PAAcademic programs$35K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCDisaster relief$25K
Light of Life MinistriesPittsburgh, PAPrograms for homeless$15K
FIRST Baptist Church of NaplesNaples, FLGeneral fund$10K
Christ Church at Grove FarmSewickley, PAGeneral fund$10K

By state: Pennsylvania 5 · North Carolina 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

The Van Kirk Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mars, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 The Van Kirk Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 The Van Kirk Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $220K across 7 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does The Van Kirk Family Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (5 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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