JW Kieckhefer Foundation
JW Kieckhefer Foundation is a private foundation based in Prescott, Arizona. In its 2025 filing, it reported 101 grants totaling $1,639,500, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Arizona.
JW Kieckhefer Foundation at a glance
In short: JW Kieckhefer Foundation gave $1.6M across 101 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,639,500
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 101
- +10000.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,233
- -99.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $16,483,150
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to JW Kieckhefer Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says virtually all current grantmaking is internally initiated. Informational letters will be accepted, but may not receive a response. The filing states that the foundation makes no loans or grants to individuals.
- Contact
Application contact: John W Kieckhefer Andor John I Kiec
Mailing address: PO Box 1151, Prescott, AZ 86302
Phone: (928) 445-4010
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JW Kieckhefer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rare Village - SGS Foundation Fiscal Sponsor ($100K). Together the top 10 received $545K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 105 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Arizona recipients received 80% of grant dollars, followed by Texas at 9%, Kentucky at 3%, California at 2%, and Virginia at 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 101 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How JW Kieckhefer Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2021) to $1.7M (2020). In 2025 it made 101 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rare Village - SGS Foundation Fiscal Sponsor McKinney, TX | Seizure Tracker App & Pediatric Neurologist Program | $100,000 |
| Agape House of Prescott Prescott, AZ | 2025 Capacity Building Goal | $75,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Alliance Phoenix, AZ | General Purposes/2026 Operations | $75,000 |
| Special Operations Solutions Fund Dension, TX | General Purposes | $55,000 |
| Children's Action Alliance Phoenix, AZ | 2025/2026 Child Welfare Project | $50,000 |
| Shriners Children's Lexington Lexington, KY | Pediatric Orthotics and Prosthetics Program | $50,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | James 4-H Camp Improvements and Operations Fund | $50,000 |
| Central Arizona Shelter Services Phoenix, AZ | Meal Program at the Haven | $30,000 |
| Prescott Area Shelter Services Prescott, AZ | General Purposes | $30,000 |
| Yavapai College Foundation Prescott, AZ | Family enrichment center ($2k), food pantry ($14k), college for kids summer education program ($4k), children's matinees at ycpac ($6k) | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,483,150 | $1,708,099 | $1,698,238 | $1,639,500 | 101 | $1,639,500 | $1,666,361 | $1,534,042 |
| 2024 | $16,473,289 | $1,269,307 | $1,686,295 | $1,613,000 | 1 | $1,613,000 | $1,234,153 | $1,637,355 |
| 2023 | $16,890,277 | $1,665,335 | $1,678,333 | $1,647,300 | 1 | $1,647,300 | $1,634,302 | $1,613,055 |
| 2022 | $16,903,275 | $807,009 | $1,789,710 | $1,698,000 | 1 | $1,698,000 | $715,299 | $1,695,535 |
| 2021 | $17,885,976 | $1,113,411 | $1,551,416 | $1,353,000 | 1 | $1,353,000 | $984,407 | $1,679,529 |
| 2020 | $18,323,981 | $2,764,692 | $1,863,832 | $1,714,000 | 1 | — | $2,632,569 | $1,453,822 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JW Kieckhefer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for food assistance, housing and shelter services, children’s programs, education, and other purposes.
Grantees describe their own work in varied ways. St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance says it bridges gaps in Arizona communities with nourishment and hope. Agape House of Prescott says it provides transitional housing and support services to families without a residence. Central Arizona Shelter Services says its mission is to prevent and end homelessness, while Prescott Area Shelter Services says it provides temporary housing and other support to women, families, and veterans.
Children’s Action Alliance describes its work as research, media campaigns, and advocacy on policies affecting Arizona children and families. The University of Arizona Foundation says it supports the university through private support, and Yavapai College Foundation says it supports the college’s education mission, scholarships, and programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 101 grants totaling $1,639,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among its largest reported grants were $100,000 to Rare Village – SGS Foundation Fiscal Sponsor for a seizure tracker app and pediatric neurologist program; $75,000 each to Agape House of Prescott for a capacity-building goal and St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance for general purposes and 2026 operations; and $55,000 to Special Operations Solutions Fund for general purposes. Other notable awards included $50,000 each to Children’s Action Alliance for a child welfare project, Shriners Children’s Lexington for a pediatric orthotics and prosthetics program, and University of Arizona Foundation for the James 4-H Camp improvements and operations fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John I Kieckhefer and John W Kieckhefer as trustees.
JW Kieckhefer Foundation is led by John W. Kieckhefer, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John W. Kieckhefer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Eugene P. Polk (2020–2022) — Trustee · Filing note: Through 73122
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 JW Kieckhefer Foundation
How much does JW Kieckhefer Foundation give each year?
JW Kieckhefer Foundation gave $1.6M across 101 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 1 grant.
What is JW Kieckhefer Foundation's typical grant size?
JW Kieckhefer Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,233, across 101 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JW Kieckhefer Foundation give grants?
JW Kieckhefer Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (31 grants), Prescott, AZ (28 grants), Tempe, AZ (4 grants) and Flagstaff, AZ (4 grants).
Does JW Kieckhefer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of JW Kieckhefer Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 101) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JW Kieckhefer Foundation's largest grantees?
JW Kieckhefer Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Rare Village - SGS Foundation Fiscal Sponsor ($100,000), Agape House of Prescott ($75,000) and St Mary's Food Bank Alliance ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JW Kieckhefer Foundation?
JW Kieckhefer Foundation reported $16.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JW Kieckhefer Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for food assistance, housing and shelter services, children’s programs, education, and other purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JW Kieckhefer Foundation?
The filing says virtually all current grantmaking is internally initiated. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JW Kieckhefer Foundation's EIN?
JW Kieckhefer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6022877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). JW Kieckhefer Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jw-kieckhefer-foundation-morg_ec08575966d84001882897a5f15b3dec
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