The Kirch Foundation
Invitation OnlyNaples, Florida · EIN 20-6239876 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$52K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$1,715
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
76% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Spaces | Knoxville, TN | Childrens Social Service | $10,000 |
| NIU Foundation | DeKalb, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| Edwards Hospital Foundation | Naperville, IL | Research | $6,310 |
| Yerkes Future Foundation | Williams Bay, WI | Science & Education | $6,000 |
| Artis Naples | Naples, FL | Performing Arts | $5,000 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse | Naples, FL | Performing Arts | $5,000 |
| Enchanted Backpack | Chicago, IL | Education | $3,000 |
| FGCU Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | Education | $2,000 |
| Moorings Pres Church | Naples, FL | Religion | $1,715 |
| Our Saviours Church | Naperville, IL | Religious | $1,300 |
| First Ev Lutheran Church | Blue, IL | Religious | $1,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital Foundation | Chicago, IL | Medicine | $200 |
| Lyric Opera | Chicago, IL | Arts | $100 |
| Hesed House | Aurora, IL | Food Pantry and Shelter | $100 |
| Conservancy of SW Florida | Naples, FL | Env. Ed. and Preservation | $100 |
| Geneva Lake Water Safety Patrol | Williams Bay, WI | Preservation | $50 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy | Fontana, WI | Perservation | $0 |
| Covenant Harbor | Lake Geneva, WI | Education | $0 |
| Geneva Lake Association | Lake Geneva, WI | Environmental Preservation | $0 |
| Collier Comm Foundation | Naples, FL | Environmental Preservation | $0 |
| Primera Foundation | Chicago, IL | Education | $0 |
| Children's Oncology Service | Chicago, IL | Research | $0 |
| New Beginings | Elkhorn, WI | Religion | $0 |
| Little Friends | Warrenville, IL | Special Education | $0 |
| Fill A Heart 4 Kids | Lake Forest, IL | Homeless Children | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,875 | 25 |
| 2024 | $57,300 | 22 |
| 2023 | $53,188 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349104742
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6239876
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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