The Kite Key Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kite Key Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $513,400 in 65 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$513,400
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $847,400 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $487,900 | 58 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $847,400 | 64 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $513,400 | 65 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
The Kite Key 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.
What The Kite Key Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 37 | $218,500 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $132,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $55,000 |
| California | 5 | $31,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $13,300 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $5,600 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Service America | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General operating support | $50,000 |
| O'Gorman Garden Inc | General operating support | $35,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Friends of the High Line Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Saint Ann's School Foundation Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Feeding America | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Working America Education Fund | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Horizons New York City | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Photographic Arts Council Los Angeles | General operating support | $20,000 |
| The Nonzero Foundation Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| New York Public Radio | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Atlantic Theater Company | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Irish Repertory Theatre Company Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Represent US Education Fund | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Leech Lake Area | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Staying Put in New Canaan | General operating support | $5,000 |
| New York Restoration | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Village Preservation Foundation Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| International Center of Photography | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junio | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Sir John Soanes Museum Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Film Forum Inc | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Harvard Westlake School | General operating support | $3,000 |
| New York Landmarks Conservancy | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Washington Square Park Conservancy Inc | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Vermont Studio Center Inc | General operating support | $3,000 |
| The Young Mens and Young Womens Hebrew Assoc | General operating support | $3,000 |
| New York Public Library | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Penumbra Foundation | General operating support | $3,000 |
| The Doe Fund | General operating support | $3,000 |
| A Voice | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Greenwich House Inc | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Inc | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Socrates Sculpture Park Inc | General operating support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barry A Munger
- Sarah Q O'Neill
Questions people ask
Does The Kite Key Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kite Key Foundation give?
$513,400 in tax year 2025, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Kite Key Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barry A Munger (Co-Trustee) and Sarah Q O'Neill (Co-Trustee).
What does The Kite Key Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.