The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to celebrate over 20 years of continuous partnership with the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), a vital cultural institution in Morristown that brings the power of the arts to audiences of all ages. As a premier nonprofit performing arts organization, MPAC presents a dynamic range of performances — spanning music, theater, dance, and…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to recognize its partnership with Grow It Green Morristown, a community-focused nonprofit dedicated to creating sustainable, equitable access to fresh food and environmental education. Since its founding, Grow It Green has played a key role in strengthening the local food system and encouraging community involvement through hands-on learning and urban agriculture. Through its…
By Dave Cucchiara Communications & Program Associate In the pursuit of groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs, few researchers have as personal a stake in their work as those living with the disease they aim to cure. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) during graduate school, Dr. Michael Brehm, PhD, has spent his career unraveling the mystery behind a disease that affects him…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to celebrate nearly 30 years of partnership with Kennedy Krieger Institute. This world-renowned institution, based in the heart of Baltimore, is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents with neurological, developmental, and behavioral disorders. With a mission to provide comprehensive care, conduct innovative research, and deliver educational services, the Institute is…
By Dave Cucchiara Communications & Program Associate Dr. John Moses, Professor of Click Chemistry at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL), took an unconventional and winding path before finding his current area of study. After working various jobs early in life, he decided to pursue a chemistry degree at the University of Bath. A year at Purdue University in the late…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to celebrate 20 years of partnership with The Emily Krzyzewski Center, a Durham-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering students on their path to college and career success through comprehensive academic and leadership development programs. Founded in 2006 with the vision of helping students from underrepresented backgrounds achieve their full potential, the Center provides critical…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to celebrate 11 years of partnership with The Moving Picture Institute (MPI), a nonprofit film production company harnessing the power of storytelling to advance the principles of freedom, opportunity, and human dignity through film. By producing and supporting high-quality, mission-driven content, MPI amplifies voices that champion individual liberty, free expression, and justice. Through…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to celebrate five years of continuous partnership with The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) The Foundation supports ANJEC’s efforts to strengthen grassroots environmental leadership across the state. For over 50 years, ANJEC has provided essential support through education, advocacy, and training for municipal environmental commissions and environmentalists, empowering local communities to…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to celebrate four years of continuous partnership with El Futuro, a leading mental health organization dedicated to providing bilingual and culturally responsive care to North Carolina’s Latino community. Based in Durham, the nonprofit offers comprehensive mental health services, including therapy, psychiatry, and substance use treatment, ensuring that Latino families have access to high-quality,…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to celebrate 29 years of continuous partnership with PBS North Carolina. For more than six decades, PBS NC has been a trusted source of education, inspiration, and connection for communities across the state. As North Carolina’s only statewide public media network, PBS NC delivers high-quality storytelling and programming that informs and engages audiences…