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Ken And Dean Kirn Foundation is a private corporation based in VANCOUVER, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is S Kenneth Kirn. It holds total assets of $3.9M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. Total assets have grown from $2.1M in 2019 to $2.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington and Oregon. According to available records, Ken And Dean Kirn Foundation has made 67 grants totaling $939K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $107K in 2020 to $255K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $427K distributed across 30 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, Michigan, Oregon, which account for 61% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Ken And Dean Kirn Foundation reported 67 individual grants totaling $938,750 between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $5,000. Half of those grants fell between $2,500 and $13,250. Its largest single grant in the record was $100,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $262,429 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in WA (29 of 67), followed by DC (8) and OR (8). In total the foundation's grantees span 8 states. Of its 24 distinct grantees, 88 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Peacehealth Foundation ($320,000), Hillsdale College ($90,000) and Community Foundation Of Sw Wa ($90,000).
Computed from 67 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 8 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 13 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Ken And Dean Kirn Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 67 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, MI, OR.
Ken And Dean Kirn Foundation has distributed a total of $939K across 67 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K.
Ken And Dean Kirn Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ken And Dean Kirn Foundation is headquartered in VANCOUVER, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T Randall Grove | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| S Kenneth Kirn | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steven Kenneth Kirn | VP/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$262K
Total Assets
$2.9M
Fair Market Value
$5.5M
Net Worth
$2.9M
Grants Paid
$255K
Contributions
$714K
Net Investment Income
$126K
Distribution Amount
$255K
Total: $1.5M
Total Grants
67
Total Giving
$939K
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom FoundationDONATION TO GENERAL FUND | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Heritage FoundationDONATION TO GENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| Freedom FundDONATION TO GENERAL FUND | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Peacehealth FoundationDONATION TO GENERAL FUND | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Day Break Youth ServicesDONATION TO GENERAL FUND | Vancouver, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| Open House MinistriesDONATION TO GENERAL FUND | Vancouver, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Sw WaDONATION TO GENERAL FUND | Vancouver, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| Columbia River Maritime MuseumDONATION TO GENERAL FUND | Astoria, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Vancouver Symphony OrchestraDONATION TO GENERAL FUND | Vancouver, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Free Clinics Of Sw WashingtonDONATION TO GENERAL FUND | Vancouver, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Hillsdale CollegeDONATION TO GENERAL FUND | Hillsdale, MI | $25K | 2022 |
| Judicial WatchDONATION TO GENERAL FUND | Wachington Dc, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Young Americans FoundationDONATION TO GENERAL FUND | Reston, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Clark County Food BankDONATION TO GENERAL FUND | Vancouver, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Conservative Partnership InstituteDONATION TO GENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| Pacific Legal FoundationDONATION TO GENERAL FUND | Sacremento, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectDONATION TO GENERAL FUND | Jacksonville, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| The Colonial Williamsburg FoundDONATION TO GENERAL FUND | Williamsburg, VA | $1K | 2022 |
| World Forestry CenterDONATION TO GENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $1K | 2022 |
| Symphony OrchestraDONATION TO GENERAL FUND | Vancouver, WA | $10K | 2021 |
| Free Clinic Of SwwaDONATION TO GENERAL FUND | Vancouver, WA | $5K | 2021 |