JW Kieckhefer Foundation
Accepts applications
JW Kieckhefer Foundation is a private foundation in Prescott, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 101 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.6 million
- Number of grants101
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$30.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 1 | $33.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 1 | $31.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 101 | $30.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John W Kieckhefer Andor John I Kiec PO Box 1151, Prescott, AZ 86302 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (928) 445-4010 |
| What to submit | Internally initiated grants comprise virtually all of the current grant making of the foundation. |
| Deadlines | Informational letters will be accepted, but may not be responded to. |
| Restrictions | No loans or grants to individuals |
What JW Kieckhefer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 86 | $1.3 million |
| Texas | 2 | $155,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rare Village - SGS Foundation Fiscal Sponsor | Seizure tracker app & pediatric neurologist program | $100,000 |
| Agape House of Prescott | 2025 capacity building goal | $75,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Alliance | General purposes/2026 operations | $75,000 |
| Special Operations Solutions Fund | General purposes | $55,000 |
| Children's Action Alliance | 2025/2026 child welfare project | $50,000 |
| Shriners Children's Lexington | Pediatric orthotics and prosthetics program | $50,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | James 4-h camp improvements and operations fund | $50,000 |
| Central Arizona Shelter Services | Meal program at the haven | $30,000 |
| Prescott Area Shelter Services | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Yavapai College Foundation | Family enrichment center ($2k), food pantry ($14k), college for kids summer education program ($4k), children's matinees at ycpac ($6k) | $30,000 |
| 1010 Ministries | General purposes | $25,000 |
| American Lutheran Church | Capital improvement fund | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Ocj Kids | Emergency removal resources progamming and supplies | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army Southwest Division (The) | General purposes in the prescott community | $25,000 |
| Shriners Children's Northern California | Motion analysis center and pediatric fracture & sports injury clinic | $25,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul (The) | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation | Childhood activities program | $20,000 |
| Banner Health Foundation | High school internship program in payson, az | $20,000 |
| Chiricahua Community Health Centers Inc | Chiricahua cares fund | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Blind Children | Early intervention program | $20,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | Kerr county and texas hill country disaster relief operations | $20,000 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | Code: red summer heat relief | $20,000 |
| Polara Health | Unfunded care program | $20,000 |
| Prescott Area Habitat for Humanity | Tri build at government canyon | $20,000 |
| Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Prescott Free Clinic | Well woman health check program | $20,000 |
| Prescott Meals on Wheels | General purposes | $18,000 |
| Toys for Tots (Flagstaff) | General purposes of flagstaff toys for tots campaign | $17,500 |
| Toys for Tots (Prescott) Co Copper State Detachment 906 Marine Corps Leagu | General purposes toys for tots campaign in the prescott quad city area | $17,500 |
| Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped | Construction of new health & wellness center | $15,000 |
| Arizonans for Children Inc | Children's visitation centers in phx and mesa | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Arizona | Summer day camp program | $15,000 |
| Center for the Rights of Abused Children | Children's pro bono law clinic | $15,000 |
| Chino Valley Food Bank | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Duet Partners in Health & Aging | Grandparents raising grandchildren program | $15,000 |
| Feeding America National Office | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Hushabye Nursery | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Arizona | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Maggie's Place | General purposes | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John I Kieckhefer
- John W Kieckhefer
Questions people ask
Does JW Kieckhefer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Informational letters will be accepted, but may not be responded to..
How much does JW Kieckhefer Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 101 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs JW Kieckhefer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John I Kieckhefer (Trustee) and John W Kieckhefer (Trustee).
What does JW Kieckhefer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and food and hunger.