Initial Teaching Alphabet Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Initial Teaching Alphabet Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $563,243 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $39,476 and the largest $139,624. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$563,243
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$39,476
- Largest grant$139,624
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $398,874 the year before.
22% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $398,874 | 9 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $563,243 | 9 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Peggy Westlund C/O Jones Wolf Kapasi 630 Third Ave, 18FL, New York, NY 10017 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (320) 583-8048, pwestlund@itafoundation.org |
| What to submit | Purpose of grant, educational, environmental, faculty and staff, proposed method of conducting research or project, budget, evaluation, and reporting results. In addition, grant overview, organizational background, detailed implementation plan, proposed budget, budget justification, project director and personnel expertise, organization 501(c)(3) form and administrative letter authorizing submission of the grant. |
| Deadlines | Grant proposal due for consideration by april 30 |
| Restrictions | Recipients must be tax exempt organizations supporting the use of the initial teaching alphabet. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Initial Teaching Alphabet Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3 | $255,223 |
| Illinois | 2 | $174,476 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $63,544 |
| Georgia | 2 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Middle School | To further promote and teach the foundation's primary goal - the use of the initial teaching alphabet | $139,624 |
| Little Village Academy | To further promote and teach the foundation's primary goal - the use of the initial teaching alphabet | $135,000 |
| Rochester Catholic Schools | To further promote and teach the foundation's primary goal - the use of the initial teaching alphabet | $94,599 |
| Centro Metropolitano de Servicios Comunitarios | To further promote and teach the foundation's primary goal - the use of the initial teaching alphabet | $63,544 |
| San Miguel School of Chicago | To further promote and teach the foundation's primary goal - the use of the initial teaching alphabet | $39,476 |
| Soar Academy | To further promote and teach the foundation's primary goal - the use of the initial teaching alphabet | $30,000 |
| Wabasha-Kellogg Elementary School | To further promote and teach the foundation's primary goal - the use of the initial teaching alphabet | $21,000 |
| Investing in Kidsink | To further promote and teach the foundation's primary goal - the use of the initial teaching alphabet | $20,000 |
| Amani Women Center | To further promote and teach the foundation's primary goal - the use of the initial teaching alphabet | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shelley Jerviss
- Dr Jane Anderson
- Erin Hemstead
- Margaret Westlund
- Edith Galvez
- Linda Vaplon
Questions people ask
Does Initial Teaching Alphabet Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant proposal due for consideration by april 30.
How much does Initial Teaching Alphabet Foundation Inc give?
$563,243 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $39,476.
Who runs Initial Teaching Alphabet Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Shelley Jerviss (Director), Dr Jane Anderson (Director), Erin Hemstead (Secretary) and Margaret Westlund (President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Initial Teaching Alphabet Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.