Merrill & Patricia Kirsch Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWaconia, Minnesota · EIN 20-8105609 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$39K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$661K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic High School | Victoria, MN | General charitable purposes | $25,500 |
| Ridgeview Foundation Waconia | Waconia, MN | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic School | Waconia, MN | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Saint Paul Seminary | St Paul, MN | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Catholic Shools Center of Exellence | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Sharing & Caring Hands Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General charitable purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $35,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501929349100310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8105609
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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