Private foundation · EIN 94-3333620 · Red Bluff, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Kirchner 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: 23 grants paid, $108K total, median $2,000. 35% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
23
$108K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in CA
35%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CAGeneral Support$20K
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral Support$20K
Judicial WatchWashington, DCGeneral Support$11K
The National Right to Work and LegaSpringfield, VAGeneral support$11K
National Legal and Policy CenterFalls Church, VAGeneral Support$6,000
Sportsman Alliance FoundationColumbus, OHGeneral Support$5,000
The Heritage FoundationWashington, DCGeneral Support$5,000
American Policy FoundationWarrenton, VAGeneral support$5,000
Grid AlternativesOakland, CAGeneral support$4,000
Leadership InstituteArlington, VAGeneral support$4,000
Citizens Against Govt WasteNe, DCGeneral Support$3,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitaMemphis, TNGeneral Support$2,000
Pro EnglishNorthwest, DCGeneral Support$2,000
Aim HighSan Francisco, CAGeneral Support$1,000
Young Americas FoundationReston, VAGeneral Support$1,000
Mercy High SchoolSan Francisco, CAGeneral Support$1,000
Freedom CenterSherman Oaks, CAGeneral Support$1,000
National Right to WorkSpringfield, VAGeneral Support$1,000
AshbrookAshland, OHGeneral Support$1,000
Seneca Hospital AuxiliaryChester, CAGeneral Support$1,000
Co2 CoalitionArlington, VAGeneral Support$1,000
American Battlefield TrustEast Washington, DCGeneral support$1,000
Mercy Foundation NorthRedding, CAGeneral support$1,000

By state: California 8 · Virginia 7 · District of Columbia 5 · Ohio 2 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

The Kirchner Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Red Bluff, California, administered in care of Richard C Kirchner, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Kirchner 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 The Kirchner Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $108K across 23 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does The Kirchner Family Foundation give?

California (8 grants), Virginia (7 grants), District of Columbia (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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