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Michael J Kirsch Foundation is a private corporation based in SANTA CLARA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Michael J Kirsch. It holds total assets of $182K. Annual income is reported at $18K. Total assets have decreased from $256K in 2011 to $178K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. According to available records, Michael J Kirsch Foundation has made 48 grants totaling $42K, with a median grant of $750. Annual giving has grown from $6K in 2020 to $10K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $20K distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $4K, with an average award of $872.917. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Pennsylvania and Tennessee. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$550
Largest Grant
$1K
Based on 10 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.
Michael J Kirsch Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 48 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, PA, TN.
Michael J Kirsch Foundation has distributed a total of $42K across 48 grants. The median grant size is $750, with an average of $872.917. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $4K.
Michael J Kirsch Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Michael J Kirsch Foundation is headquartered in SANTA CLARA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicky Niemann | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeff Podraza | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jacob Podraza | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Franklin Podraza | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$16K
Total Assets
$178K
Fair Market Value
$270K
Net Worth
$178K
Grants Paid
$10K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$9K
Distribution Amount
$12K
Total Grants
48
Total Giving
$42K
Average Grant
$872.917
Median Grant
$750
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EsperanzaSupport of other charitable organization | Alhambra, CA | $750 | 2023 |
| Bethel Lutheran ChurchSupport of other charitable organization | Cupertino, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitaSupport of other charitable organization | Memphis, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| Jw HouseSupport of other charitable organization | Santa Clara, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Jbj Soul FoundationSupport of other charitable organization | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Community Music CenterSupport of other charitable organization | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Real Options For City KidsSupport of other charitable organization | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Community ServiceSupport of other charitable organization | San Jose, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Food BankSupport of other charitable organization | San Jose, CA | $750 | 2023 |
| Santa Clara City Library FoundationSupport of other charitable organization | Santa Clara, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Northern CaliforniaSupport of other charitable organization | Alameda, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| S C Library Fdn FriendsSupport of other charitable organization | Santa Clara, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| Marine Mammal CtrSupport of other charitable organization | Sausalito, CA | $500 | 2020 |
| A Womens North ProjectSupport of other charitable organization | Santa Rosa, CA | $500 | 2020 |
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