It Kicks Foundation Inc
It Kicks Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Lawrence, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $581K. Net investment income was $18K.
It Kicks Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: It Kicks Foundation Inc gave $581K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $65K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $580,800
- +16.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $64,533
- +54.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,633,458
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who It Kicks Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Esperanza Academy Inc ($428K). Together the top 9 received $581K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 21 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How It Kicks Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 719% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500K (2023) to $581K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $581K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Esperanza Academy Inc Lawrence, MA | General Purpose | $427,500 |
| Northeast Arc Danvers, MA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Lazarus House Inc Lawrence, MA | General Purpose | $25,800 |
| Lawrence Community Works Lawrence, MA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Elevated Thoughts Inc Lawrence, MA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Lovelane Spec Needs Horseback Riding Lincoln, MA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Essex County Community Foundation Beverly, MA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Merrimack Valley YMCA (Andelade) Lawrence, MA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Ne Center for Home for Veterans Boston, MA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,633,458 | $364,563 | $594,537 | $580,800 | 9 | $581,550 | $18,493 | $80,829 |
| 2023 | $1,668,990 | $1,038,881 | $508,725 | $500,000 | 12 | $500,000 | $12,827 | $61,538 |
| 2022 | $1,000,091 | $1,000,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $4,217 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, It Kicks Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $81K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
It Kicks Foundation Inc is led by Jeffrey Musman, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Musman
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Wood
Director & Executive Director
Director → Director & Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Black
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Black
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat O'Connell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Thayer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Riley
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Lalone
Clerk
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about It Kicks Foundation Inc
How much does It Kicks Foundation Inc give each year?
It Kicks Foundation Inc gave $581K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $500K across 12 grants.
What is It Kicks Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
It Kicks Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $64,533, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does It Kicks Foundation Inc give grants?
It Kicks Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lawrence, MA (5 grants).
Does It Kicks Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of It Kicks Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are It Kicks Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
It Kicks Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Esperanza Academy Inc ($427,500), Northeast Arc ($50,000) and Lazarus House Inc ($25,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is It Kicks Foundation Inc?
It Kicks Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $582K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $81K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is It Kicks Foundation Inc's EIN?
It Kicks Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3991632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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