The Stephen and Joanne Kirk Foundation
Invitation OnlyBeachwood, Ohio · EIN 45-2538930 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$109K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
10% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland, OH | Radiance fund/ tennis fund | $31,000 |
| Vocational Guidance Services | Cleveland, OH | Achieve campaign | $25,000 |
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund/deans fund | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society | Cleveland, OH | Operations | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Cleveland, OH | Annual appeals | $5,000 |
| Bluecoats Inc | Beachwood, OH | Education fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of Breakthrough | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Coach Sams Scholars | Beachwood, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Stulberg International String Comp | Kalamazoo, MI | Strings competition | $2,000 |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy | Moreland Hills, OH | General fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $109,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $109,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533159349101533
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2538930
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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