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The Foundation aims to effectively manage and utilize that which has been entrusted to it over multiple generations of the Kirby family, investing in opportunities that foster self-reliance and create strong, healthy communities. The F. M. Kirby Foundation
is a family foundation.
We are proud to partner with organizations that inspire a generation to understand, appreciate, and protect the environment. Engaging Students in
Environmental Education
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We are proud to partner with organizations that celebrate the power of the arts and creativity through music, theatre, and storytelling. Uplifting Arts through
Music and Theatre
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We are proud to partner with organizations that provide healthcare, advance research, and champion advocacy to improve the well-being of our communities. Supporting Research and
Advocacy in Healthcare
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A five-part webinar series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by exploring the enduring principles that shaped our nation’s foundation. We the People: Reflections at 250 Learn More

Foundation Announces $8.4 Million in Grants in Early 2026

Our Areas of Interest

The United Way of Wyoming Valley’s Reading Buddies program was designed to improve the early literacy skills of first grade students who are at-risk of falling behind.

About Us

Established in 1931 by Fred Morgan Kirby, the F. M. Kirby Foundation supports a wide array of education, health, environmental, arts, religious, public affairs, and human services organizations.

Application Information for Invited Grantees

Recent Grants

In 2025, the Foundation approved $17.1 million in grants.