Kite Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kite Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $81,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $6,000. 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$81,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $40,000 the year before.
5% 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 | $37,000 | 22 | $684,284 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 22 | $869,775 |
| 2025 | $81,500 | 21 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Kite Family 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 Kite Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 11 | $44,500 |
| New York | 5 | $16,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $4,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital | Donation | $6,000 |
| Lighthouse Youth & Family Services | Donation | $5,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| Pro Kids | Donation | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army of Greater Cincinnat | Donation | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Donation | $5,000 |
| Stepping Stones Inc | Donation | $5,000 |
| Ball State University Foundation | Donation | $4,000 |
| Bard College | Donation | $4,000 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum | Donation | $4,000 |
| Crayons to Computers | Donation | $4,000 |
| Freestore Food Bank | Donation | $4,000 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries | Donation | $4,000 |
| Nyack Center | Donation | $4,000 |
| Soup Angles of Nyack | Donation | $4,000 |
| Next for Autism | Donation | $3,000 |
| Public Television - Cet | Donation | $3,000 |
| SPCA Cincinnati | Donation | $2,500 |
| Special Olympics Ohio | Donation | $2,000 |
| Wm Keck Observatory | Donation | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Rockland County | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James E Kite Jr
- Carolyn S Kite
- Suzanne P Hollman Kite
- Shane M Kite
Questions people ask
Does Kite Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kite Family Foundation give?
$81,500 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Kite Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James E Kite Jr (President), Carolyn S Kite (Vice Preside), Suzanne P Hollman Kite (Secretary) and Shane M Kite (Treasurer).
What does Kite Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.