Kit Kienstra Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kit Kienstra Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $70,047 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$70,047
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2024 was up from $41,000 the year before.
91% of its 2024 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 | $41,000 | 12 | $70,706 |
| 2024 | $70,047 | 11 | $0 |
How to apply
Kit Kienstra Charitable 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 6 | $34,547 |
| Florida | 2 | $15,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Qechi Partners | General support of charitable activies | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society - St Anslem | General support of charitable activies | $10,000 |
| Providence House | General support of charitable activies | $10,000 |
| Community Pregnancy Center | General support of charitable activies | $10,000 |
| Carmel of St Joseph | General support of charitable activies | $10,000 |
| St Ann's Catholic Church | General support of charitable activies | $10,000 |
| Youth Haven | General support of charitable activies | $5,000 |
| The Theodore A Kienstra Foundation | General support of charitable activies | $2,047 |
| Ability DSFC Inc | General support of charitable activies | $2,000 |
| The Snow Foundation | General support of charitable activies | $500 |
| Sfyf Foundation | General support of charitable activies | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Theodore A Kienstra Jr
- Anthony J Soukenik
- Patrick J Wessels
- Daniel Bruns
- Colin Bruns
- Genevieve Casagrande
- Kathleen Bruns
- Kimberly McDonough
Questions people ask
Does Kit Kienstra Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kit Kienstra Charitable Foundation give?
$70,047 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Kit Kienstra Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Theodore A Kienstra Jr (President), Anthony J Soukenik (Secretary), Patrick J Wessels (Treasurer/Assistant Secretary) and Daniel Bruns (Vice President) among 8 officers and trustees.