By Dave Cucchiara Communications & Program Associate In an era of unprecedented political polarization, where Americans increasingly view those across the ideological divide not as fellow citizens, but as adversaries, Braver Angels has emerged as one of the nation’s largest grassroots organizations dedicated to bridging our political divides. Since its founding in 2016, following the contentious Trump-Clinton election, the organization has grown to a community of…
National Scholars and Leaders to Examine Character, Free Speech, Civic Virtue, and Democratic Institutions in Five-Part Series The F. M. Kirby Foundation announces “We the People: Reflections at 250,” a special webinar series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by exploring the enduring principles that shaped our nation’s foundation. This five-part series brings together distinguished scholars and civic leaders to examine how the ideals of 1776 continue…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to celebrate more than a decade of partnership with EDGE New Jersey, a Morris County–based organization dedicated to advancing healthy and authentic living for the HIV+ and LGBTQ+ communities. Rooted in the region for more than 30 years, EDGE New Jersey serves youth, adults, and families throughout the state by providing public health…
By Dave Cucchiara Communications & Program Associate The Adirondack region’s expansive beauty masks the challenges faced by its residents. While the area encompasses 6 million acres — roughly a quarter of New York State’s landmass — it is home to only 120,000 year-round residents. With an average population density of just 14 people per square mile, residents often drive over an hour to access essential services like healthcare, food, and employment.…
The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) and the Morris County Funders Group have announced the launch of the Morris County Nonprofit Capacity Fund, a new philanthropic initiative designed to strengthen the operational capabilities of nonprofit organizations serving Morris County. Seeded by Morris County foundations, the Fund will award up to $100,000 annually in grants to help local nonprofits build stronger, more sustainable…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to celebrate more than 30 years of partnership with Adirondack Experience, one of the nation’s finest regional museums dedicated to preserving and sharing the history and culture of New York’s Adirondack Park. Nestled on 121 acres overlooking Blue Mountain Lake, the open-air campus features more than 20 historic and contemporary buildings showcasing the…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to support Book Harvest, a Durham, North Carolina-based nonprofit that is transforming children’s literacy by ensuring that every child grows up with an abundant home library from birth. Since 2011, Book Harvest has provided more than 2.9 million books to children and families, grounded in the belief that literacy starts at birth, in…
By Dave Cucchiara Communications & Program Associate Water is the lifeblood of healthy communities. It sustains vital ecosystems, supports recreation, drives local economies, and, of course, provides the most basic human necessity: clean drinking water. Yet, our water resources face mounting pressures from aging infrastructure, invasive species, pollution, and increasingly severe weather events linked to our changing climate. According to the American…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation Board of Directors announced that 269 grants totaling $17,052,062 were paid in 2025 to nonprofit organizations working to increase the strength and vitality of their communities. A total of 167 grants provided general operating support, while 136 grants were awarded to organizations that have partnered with the Foundation for over 25 years, reflecting the Foundation’s…
By Justin Kiczek President Good stewards protect what is important. Donning kid gloves, they handle with care what has been passed to them, with the knowledge that someone else will, in turn, guard it further into the future. Stewards recognize their temporary responsibility within a larger chain of caretaking and concern. Entrepreneurs, in the parlance of Silicon Valley, are known to “move fast and break things.” As catalyzers and first movers, entrepreneurs spot overlooked…