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The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo

Jacksonville, Florida  ·  EIN 596197946  ·  Private foundation

The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo is a Florida-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.3M in annual giving against $44.8M in assets. This page documents the 643 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$44.8M
Total assets
643
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo funds

The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency Aid

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationimmigrants & refugeeslow-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Fl Foundation
SCHOOL OF NURSING INNOVATION AND LEARNING LAB
Gainesville, FL$500K2020
Jack Hadley Black History Museum
MAINTENANCE OF MUSEUM TO HONOR BLACK HISTORY AND SUPPORT OF THE JACK HADLEY YARDS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PROJECT
Thomasville, GA$125K2024
YMCA of the Georgia Sunbelt
PROVIDING HEALTH AND COUNSELING SERVICES TO BAINBRIDGE, GA
Moultrie, GA$100K2024
Valdosta State University Fd
RUBY SULLIVAN/KIRBO SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Valdosta, GA$100K2022
Valdosta State University Fd
RUBY SULLIVAN/KIRBO SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Valdosta, GA$100K2023
YMCA of the Georgia Sunbelt
PROVIDING HEALTH AND COUNSELING SERVICES TO BAINBRIDGE GA.
Bainbridge, GA$75K2023
Hospital Authority of Bainbridge-decatur County
WOMENS CENTER AT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOR HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION
Bainbridge, GA$75K2020
Salvation Army- Bainbridge Ga
CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITY TO SERVE VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS
Bainbridge, GA$75K2022
YMCA of Bainbridge-decatur County
PROVIDING HEALTH AND COUNSELING SERVICES TO LOCAL FAMILIES
Bainbridge, GA$55K2020
Baptist Health Foundation
APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY PROGRAM AT BAPTIST MEDICAL CTR.
Jacksonville, FL$50K2020
University of Ga Foundation
LAMAR DODD SCHOOOL OF ART AND ODUM SCHOOL OF ECOLOGY FUNDS
Athens, GA$50K2020
Ascension St Vincents Foundation
ANNUAL GIVING FUND TO PROVIDE THE NEEEDY WITH HEALTH CARE
Jacksonville, FL$50K2020
Ascension St Vincents Foundation
ANNUAL GIVING FUND TO PROVIDE ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED WITH HEALTH CARE
Jacksonville, FL$50K2023
Baptist Health Foundation
APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY PROGRAM AT BAPTIST MEDICAL CTR.
Jacksonville, FL$50K2023
Ascension St Vincents Foundation
ANNUAL GIVING FUND TO PROVIDE THE ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED WITH HEALTH CARE
Jacksonville, FL$50K2024

The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.3M
2022$1.9M
2023$1.9M
2024$2.0M

How to apply for funding from The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo

The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo

Does The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo accept grant applications?
The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo fund?
The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include University of Fl Foundation, Jack Hadley Black History Museum, YMCA of the Georgia Sunbelt. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo give in grants?
The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo reported $2.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.2M over 643 grants.
Where is The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo located?
The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo is based in Jacksonville, Florida. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 596197946.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.