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The Kiita Foundation

Preselected recipients only Phoenix, Arizona · EIN 860994439

The Kiita Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $865,940 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $448,940. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $868,650 the year before.

26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$868,65025$18.0 million
2024$865,94019$19.6 million

How to apply

The Kiita Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Kiita Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Arizona.

StateGrantsAmount
Arizona13$694,940
Montana3$91,000
Colorado3$80,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 19 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Rancho Feliz
Scottsdale, AZ
Charitable$448,940
BLOOM365
Peoria, AZ
Educational$70,000
Whitefish Community Foundation
Whitefish, MT
Charitable$56,000
University of Colorado
Denver, CO
Educational$45,000
Az Friends of Foster Children Foun
Phoenix, AZ
Charitable$40,000
Asu Foundation
Tempe, AZ
Educational$35,000
Seedspot
Phoenix, AZ
Educational$30,000
North Valley Food Bank
Whitefish, MT
Charitable$25,000
Sounds Academy
Phoenix, AZ
Educational$25,000
Denver University
Denver, CO
Educational$20,000
Integrated Family Community Service
Englewood, CO
Charitable$15,000
Social Venture Partners
Phoenix, AZ
Charitable$11,000
Hatch
Bozeman, MT
Charitable$10,000
Free Arts
Phoenix, AZ
Charitable$10,000
Balsz Community Education Foundatio
Phoenix, AZ
Education$5,000
Phoenix Coding Academy
Phoenix, AZ
Educational$5,000
Phoenix Country Day
Paradise Valley, AZ
Educational$5,000
Villa Montessori School
Phoenix, AZ
Educational$5,000
Treasurer 4 Teachers
Tempe, AZ
Educational$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Kiita Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Kiita Foundation give?

$865,940 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.

Who runs The Kiita Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists James D Armstrong (Pres/Treas), Jo-Ann Armstrong (Vp/Director), Patrick Armstrong (Director/Tre) and Amy D Armstrong (Secretary/Di) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The Kiita Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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