The AP Kirby Jr Foundation makes very concentrated philanthropic investments by channeling its entire recorded giving through a single intermediary, the Community Foundation of New Jersey. Its support appears focused on general charitable capacity or endowment-building within New Jersey rather than direct programmatic grants, suggesting the foundation prefers to leverage a community foundation’s grantmaking infrastructure. This pattern points to a local, place-based philanthropic approach implemented via a trusted public charity.
Highly concentrated: only two recorded grants, both to the same intermediary organization, representing 100% of giving. Large-dollar, infrequent gifts routed through a community foundation (likely for donor-advised funds, endowed funds, or pass-through grants) rather than numerous direct grants to operating nonprofits.
AP Kirby Jr Foundation Inc channels its philanthropy through a single intermediary, the Community Foundation of New Jersey in Morristown. That pattern defines the funder’s profile: large, concentrated gifts that appear to support community philanthropy, pooled charitable funds, and general charitable capacity rather than a wide spread of direct program grants. In the recent grants record, the foundation’s largest commitments went to the Community Foundation of New Jersey in 2024 and 2023, at $3,654,447 and $2,421,603. Those grants sit alongside a smaller set of charitable awards to organizations in New Jersey and beyond, including United Way of Morris County, USO, and Hillsdale College. The recipient mix suggests a place-based giving approach with a strong New Jersey core, but with selected national charities and institutions also appearing in the portfolio. The foundation’s giving is documented in the latest 990 year on file for 2024, and its recent grant record shows a clear preference for charitable support routed through established nonprofits.
A major theme in the record is support for New Jersey community philanthropy. The foundation gave $3,654,447 in 2024 and $2,421,603 in 2023 to the Community Foundation of New Jersey for charitable purposes. It also supported local capacity through $125,000 and $75,000 grants to United Way of Morris County and $50,000 to United Way of Sussex County. Another recurring theme is veteran-related and service-oriented giving. The foundation awarded $100,000 to Uso in Washington, DC, and $75,000 to United Services Organizations in 2023. It also gave $50,000 in both 2023 and 2024 to Independence for Veterans Inc in Bedminister, NJ, and $50,000 in 2024 to Intrepid Fallen Hero Cntr for Excel in New York, NY. Health and research organizations also appear in the record. Grants include $50,000 to Cure Alzheimers Fund, $50,000 to Alzheimer's Disease Research Fund, and $50,000 in both 2023 and 2024 to Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundati.
Typical grant size is $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $25,000 at the 75th percentile, but the recent record also includes much larger awards tied to a few organizations. The foundation’s giving is highly concentrated: the same recipients appear across multiple years, especially the Community Foundation of New Jersey, United Way of Morris County, Hillsdale College, Intrepid Fallen Hero Cntr for Excel, State Policy Network, Salvation Army - National Headquart, and several others. It is classified as a Regular Funder, not a funder of individuals, and it does not make program-related investments. The pattern suggests recurring charitable grants rather than one-off experiments.
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Most grants fall between $5K and $25K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$25K
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Notable grantees: Community Foundation of New Jersey
Grantmaking is national, with every recorded recipient in the United States. New Jersey is the strongest recipient state, accounting for 33% of grants. Within the record, Morristown appears repeatedly through the Community Foundation of New Jersey, Delbarton School St Mary ABB, Garden State Initiative, Morristown Memorial Health Foundati, Mayo Performing Arts Center, and Community Theatre. Washington, DC and surrounding cities also show up through USO and State Policy Network, while additional grants reached New York, Hillsdale, MI, and Tampa, FL.
The distribution centers on relatively modest awards: the 25th percentile is $5,000, the median is $10,000, and the 75th percentile is $25,000. The recent record also includes larger gifts, but those sit well above the typical range.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including the Community Foundation of New Jersey, United Way of Morris County, Hillsdale College, Intrepid Fallen Hero Cntr for Excel, State Policy Network, Salvation Army - National Headquart, and Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundati.
The record points to community foundations, local United Ways, veteran-service organizations, health and research charities, schools, and policy organizations. Examples in the recent grants list include the Community Foundation of New Jersey, USO, Independence for Veterans Inc, and Alzheimer's Disease Research Fund.
By recipient location, New Jersey receives the largest share of grants at 33%. The recent list also includes recipients in Washington, DC; New York, NY; Hillsdale, MI; Tampa, FL; and other U.S. locations.
2024
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2024.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Morristown, NJ | $3,654,447 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | $300,210 | 2024 | Charitable |
| United Way of Morris County | Bridgewater, NJ | $125,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| USO | Washington, DC | $100,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Delbarton School St Mary ABB | Morristown, NJ | $60,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Mayo Performing Arts Center | Morristown, NJ | $50,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Salvation Army - National Headquart | Alexandria, VA | $50,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Independence for Veterans Inc | Bedminister, NJ | $50,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Morristown Memorial Health Foundati | Morristown, NJ | $50,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | $50,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Gardent State Initiative | Morristown, NJ | $50,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Intrepid Fallen Hero Cntr for Excel | New York, NY | $50,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundati | New York, NY | $50,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| State Policy Network | Arlington, VA | $50,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Shriner's Hospital | Tampa, FL | $45,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Adam J Lewis Preschool | Bridgeport, CT | $35,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Honor Flight Network Inc | Columbus, OH | $30,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| K9 For Warriors | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | $30,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Travis Mills Foundation | Mt Vernon, ME | $30,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Warrior Canine Connection | Boyds, MD | $30,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| American Immigration Control Fdnt | Monterey, VA | $25,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| National Center for Public Policy R | Washington, DC | $25,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Christ Episcopal Church | Newton, NJ | $25,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Warrior Scholar Project | Washington, DC | $25,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Cornell University-Adirondack Fishe | Boone, IA | $25,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| America's Future Foundation | Washington, DC | $20,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute | Herndon, VA | $15,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Warwick Historical Society | Jamison, PA | $15,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Fund for American Studies | Washington, DC | $15,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Kirby Marian Sutherland Libary | Mountaintop, PA | $15,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Media Research Center | Reston, VA | $10,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Prospector Theather | Ridgefield, CT | $10,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Loomis Chaffee School | Windsor, CT | $10,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Lafayette College | Easton, PA | $10,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Saint Mark's Episcopal Church | Mendham, NJ | $10,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Karl Stirner Arts Trail Inc | Easton, PA | $10,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Center for Prevention and Counselin | Newton, NJ | $10,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Independent Women's Forum | Winchester, VA | $10,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Salvation Army-Morristown Corps | Morristown, NJ | $10,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Grace Episcopal Church | Madison, NJ | $10,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| American Council of Trustees Alumni | Washington, DC | $10,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Bill of Rights Institute | Arlington, VA | $10,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| NRA Foundation | Fairfax, VA | $10,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Alina Lodge | Blairstown, NJ | $10,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Blair Academy | Blairstown, NJ | $10,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Foundation for Economic Education | Atlanta, GA | $10,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Loggerhead Marinelife Center | Juno Beach, FL | $10,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| State Theatre Center for the Arts | Easton, PA | $10,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
| Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island | New York, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | Charitable |
Community Foundation of New Jersey
$3,654,447Charitable
Hillsdale College
$300,210Charitable
United Way of Morris County
$125,000Charitable
USO
$100,000Charitable
Delbarton School St Mary ABB
$60,000Charitable
Mayo Performing Arts Center
$50,000Charitable
Salvation Army - National Headquart
Charitable
Independence for Veterans Inc
$50,000Charitable
Morristown Memorial Health Foundati
$50,000Charitable
Alzheimer's Disease Research Fund
$50,000Charitable
Gardent State Initiative
$50,000Charitable
Intrepid Fallen Hero Cntr for Excel
$50,000Charitable
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundati
$50,000Charitable
State Policy Network
$50,000Charitable
Shriner's Hospital
$45,000Charitable
Adam J Lewis Preschool
$35,000Charitable
Honor Flight Network Inc
$30,000Charitable
K9 For Warriors
$30,000Charitable
Travis Mills Foundation
$30,000Charitable
Warrior Canine Connection
$30,000Charitable
Alzheimer's Association
$25,000Charitable
American Immigration Control Fdnt
$25,000Charitable
National Center for Public Policy R
$25,000Charitable
Christ Episcopal Church
$25,000Charitable
Warrior Scholar Project
$25,000Charitable
Cornell University-Adirondack Fishe
$25,000Charitable
America's Future Foundation
$20,000Charitable
Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute
$15,000Charitable
Warwick Historical Society
$15,000Charitable
Fund for American Studies
$15,000Charitable
Kirby Marian Sutherland Libary
$15,000Charitable
Media Research Center
$10,000Charitable
Prospector Theather
$10,000Charitable
Loomis Chaffee School
$10,000Charitable
Lafayette College
$10,000Charitable
Saint Mark's Episcopal Church
$10,000Charitable
Karl Stirner Arts Trail Inc
$10,000Charitable
Center for Prevention and Counselin
$10,000Charitable
Independent Women's Forum
$10,000Charitable
Salvation Army-Morristown Corps
$10,000Charitable
Grace Episcopal Church
$10,000Charitable
American Council of Trustees Alumni
$10,000Charitable
Bill of Rights Institute
$10,000Charitable
NRA Foundation
$10,000Charitable
Alina Lodge
$10,000Charitable
Blair Academy
$10,000Charitable
Foundation for Economic Education
$10,000Charitable
Loggerhead Marinelife Center
$10,000Charitable
State Theatre Center for the Arts
$10,000Charitable
Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island
$10,000Charitable