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.
$10M
$130.4M
$45.3M
$10.8M
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.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Morristown, NJ | $7,755,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| United Services Organization | Washington, DC | $150,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| United Way of Morris County | Bridgewater, NJ | $125,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Gardent State Initiative | Morristown, NJ | $100,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Kirby Angeline E Memorial Health Ce | WilkesBarre, PA | $100,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Honor Flight Inc | Arlington, VA | $100,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| State Policy Network | Arlington, VA | $100,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Karl Stirner Arts Trail Inc | Easton, PA | $100,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundati | New York, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Salvation Army - National Headquart | Alexandria, VA | $50,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Foundation for Morristown Memorial | Morristown, NJ | $50,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Mayo Performing Arts Center | Morristown, NJ | $50,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research Founda | Wellesley Hills, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Intrepid Fallen Hero Fund | New York, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Independence for Veterans Inc | Bedminister, NJ | $50,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | $50,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | $45,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| America's Future Foundation | Washington, DC | $45,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Adam J Lewis Academy | Bridgeport, CT | $40,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | $35,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| K9 For Warriors | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | $30,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Marian Sutherland Kirby Library | Mountaintop, PA | $30,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Travis Mills Foundation | Mt Vernon, ME | $30,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Warrior Canine Connection | Boyds, MD | $30,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| National Center for Public Policy R | Washington, DC | $25,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Warrior Scholar Project | Washington, DC | $25,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Young America's Foundation | Reston, VA | $25,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| American Immigration Control Fdnt | Monterey, VA | $25,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Blair Academy | Blairstown, NJ | $25,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Hire Heroes USA | Alpharetta, GA | $25,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Fund for American Studies | Washington, DC | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Honor Flight Inc | Arlington, VA | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Donnie Edwards Best Defense Foundat | Solana Beach, CA | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Warwick Historical Society | Jamison, PA | $15,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Independent Women's Forum | Winchester, VA | $15,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Clare Boothe Luce Center for Cons W | Herndon, VA | $15,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Bill of Rights Institute | Arlington, VA | $15,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Student Free Press Association | Hillsdale, MI | $11,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Network of Enlightened Women | Washington, DC | $10,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Paragon Health Institute | Arlington, VA | $10,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | Washington, DC | $10,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Center for Individual Rights | Washington, DC | $10,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Special Olympics - Greenwich | Riverside, CT | $10,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Market Street Mission | Morristown, NJ | $10,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| American Institute for Economic Res | Great Barrington, MA | $10,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Folds of Honor | Owasso, OK | $10,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Salvation Army-Morristown Corps | Morristown, NJ | $10,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Moving Picture Institute | New York, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Center for Immigration Studies | Washington, DC | $10,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| Forge Leadership Network | Dayton, OH | $10,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
United Services Organization
$150,000Charitable
United Way of Morris County
$125,000Charitable
Gardent State Initiative
$100,000Charitable
Kirby Angeline E Memorial Health Ce
$100,000Charitable
Honor Flight Inc
$100,000Charitable
Karl Stirner Arts Trail Inc
$100,000Charitable
Salvation Army - National Headquart
$50,000Charitable
Foundation for Morristown Memorial
$50,000Charitable
Mayo Performing Arts Center
$50,000Charitable
Intrepid Fallen Hero Fund
$50,000Charitable
Independence for Veterans Inc
$50,000Charitable
Marian Sutherland Kirby Library
$30,000Charitable
Travis Mills Foundation
$30,000Charitable
Warrior Scholar Project
$25,000Charitable
American Immigration Control Fdnt
$25,000Charitable
Hire Heroes USA
$25,000Charitable
Honor Flight Inc
$20,000Charitable
Donnie Edwards Best Defense Foundat
$20,000Charitable
Warwick Historical Society
$15,000Charitable
Clare Boothe Luce Center for Cons W
$15,000Charitable
Network of Enlightened Women
$10,000Charitable
Special Olympics - Greenwich
$10,000Charitable
Market Street Mission
$10,000Charitable
American Institute for Economic Res
$10,000Charitable
Folds of Honor
$10,000Charitable
Salvation Army-Morristown Corps
$10,000Charitable