Steven L and Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 75-3043620 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$598K
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
23% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Grace | Edina, MN | General use of charity | $60,000 |
| Mn Zoo Foundation | Apple Valley, MN | General use of charity | $50,000 |
| Owatonna Isd 761 Foundation | Owatonna, MN | General use of charity | $50,000 |
| University of St Thomas | St Paul, MN | General use of charity | $45,000 |
| Richfield United Methodist Church | Minneapolis, MN | General use of charity | $25,021 |
| Childrens Minnesota Foundation | Edina, MN | General use of charity | $25,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | Chaska, MN | General use of charity | $25,000 |
| Big Rothers Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota | Owatonna, MN | General use of charity | $20,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | Boston, MA | General use of charity | $20,000 |
| Como Zoo | St Paul, MN | General use of charity | $20,000 |
| St Mary's School | Owatonna, MN | General use of charity | $20,000 |
| Children's Theatre | Minneapolis, MN | General use of charity | $17,500 |
| Stages Theater Company | Hopkins, MN | General use of charity | $17,500 |
| Cookie Cart | Minneapolis, MN | General use of charity | $15,000 |
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | General use of charity | $15,000 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | General use of charity | $15,000 |
| University of Mn Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General use of charity | $15,000 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Parish | Excelsior, MN | General use of charity | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Keenesaw, GA | General use of charity | $7,500 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | General use of charity | $7,500 |
| Friends of the Hennepin County Library | Minneapolis, MN | General use of charity | $7,500 |
| Housing First | Roseville, MN | General use of charity | $7,500 |
| National Parks Foundation | Washington, DC | General use of charity | $7,500 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | General use of charity | $7,500 |
| Animal Humane Society | Golden Valley, MN | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies International | Miami, FL | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Girls on the Run Mn | Minneapolis, MN | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Mn Foundation | St Paul, MN | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Park Nicollet Foundation | St Louis Park, MN | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Mn | Minneapolis, MN | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Tco Foundation | Golden Valley, MN | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Three Rivers Park District Foundation | Plymouth, MN | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Youthlink | Minneapolis, MN | General use of charity | $5,000 |
| Bundles of Love | Apple Valley, MN | General use of charity | $3,500 |
| Minnesota Milk Bank for Babies | Golden Valley, MN | General use of charity | $3,500 |
| Missing Grace Foundation | Maple Grove, MN | General use of charity | $3,000 |
| Allina Health Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General use of charity | $2,500 |
| Assistance League of Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN | General use of charity | $2,500 |
| Beignet Fest Foundation | New Orleans, LA | General use of charity | $2,500 |
| Bestprep | Brooklyn Park, MN | General use of charity | $2,500 |
| Caring Bridge | Eagan, MN | General use of charity | $2,500 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Minneapolis, MN | General use of charity | $2,500 |
| Minnesota Children's Museum | St Paul, MN | General use of charity | $2,500 |
| National Ms Society | Washington, DC | General use of charity | $2,500 |
| Sharewinter Foundation | Providence, RI | General use of charity | $2,500 |
| Team Gilboa Ski Club of Mn | Edina, MN | General use of charity | $2,500 |
| Sharing and Caring Hands | Minneapolis, MN | General use of charity | $1,691 |
| Bridging Inc | Bloomington, MN | General use of charity | $1,500 |
| Edina Crime Prevention Fund | Edina, MN | General use of charity | $1,500 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | San Diego, CA | General use of charity | $1,500 |
| Colonial Williamsburg | Williamsburg, VA | General use of charity | $1,000 |
| Archbishop Chapelle High School | Metairie, LA | General use of charity | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $597,712 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed May 15, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202441369349104879
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-3043620
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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