F. M. Kirby Foundation, Inc.
- Morristown, NJ, United States
- fmkirbyfoundation.org
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Purpose and Activities
Support for community programs, the arts, historic preservation, social services, conservation, public policy and education organizations, and family planning. Grants are generally limited to organizations associated with the personal interests of present or former family members. Requests to support churches, hospitals, schools and colleges, other than ones attended by or used by members of the family, are not likely to receive favorable consideration.
Background
Incorporated in 1931 in DE - Fred Morgan Kirby, a five-and-dime-merchant who became one of the founders of F.W. Woolworth Company, endowed the foundation in 1931 and served as president until 1940. Allan P. Kirby succeeded his father in that role. In 1967, Allan's son, Fred M. Kirby II, assumed leadership and, for over forty years, through careful management of assets, greatly enlarged its endowment and stature in the communities the foundation serves. After an incredibly successful term, spanning more than 43 years as president and 55 years on the Board, Fred M. Kirby II retired as an officer in April 2010. His son, S. Dillard Kirby, succeeded him as President. Fred M. Kirby II passed away on February 8, 2011.
F. M. Kirby Foundation, Inc.
Family foundation
EIN
516017929Location
17 DeHart St., P.O. Box 151 Morristown, NJ United States 07963-0151Contact Information
- Telephone: (973) 538-4800
- URL: fmkirbyfoundation.org
