K2 Adventures Foundation
To care for children, adults, and families with special needs and/or life changing medical circumstances by providing services, support, and funds that will be used for educational and medical enrichment.
K2 Adventures Foundation at a glance
In short: K2 Adventures Foundation gave $274K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $273,600
- +124.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,400
- +74.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,231,267
- +45.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to K2 Adventures Foundation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from K2 Adventures Foundation
Who K2 Adventures Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Elevate Phoenix ($105K). Together the top 9 received $274K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 34 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How K2 Adventures Foundation gives
- Giving grew 711% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2021) to $274K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $274K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elevate Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | Operational support | $105,000 |
| Others under reporting threshold | Operational support | $76,720 |
| Crown's of Courage Scottsdale, AZ | Operational support | $27,750 |
| United Samaritan's Foundation Turlock, CA | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Frontline Healing Foundation Bandera, TX | Operational support | $15,000 |
| Billy's Place Glendale, AZ | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Angels on Patrol Phoenix, AZ | Operational support | $7,530 |
| Hope 4 Kids Scottsdale, AZ | Operational support | $6,500 |
| One Step Beyond Peoria, AZ | Operational support | $5,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,231,267 | $1,802,185 | $1,485,527 | $273,600 | 9 | $33,538 |
| 2023 | $848,042 | $1,246,762 | $1,185,097 | $121,782 | 7 | $9,452 |
| 2022 | $710,919 | $1,584,765 | $1,399,211 | $255,474 | 9 | $1,601 |
| 2021 | $505,481 | $957,191 | $1,147,623 | $33,750 | 4 | — |
| 2020 | $690,577 | $1,282,633 | $1,011,401 | $72,333 | 5 | — |
About K2 Adventures Foundation
Based on IRS filings
K2 Adventures Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $274K. Net investment income was $34K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
K2 Adventures Foundation is led by Kristen Salcito-Brotz, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 3 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristen Salcito-Brotz
CEO
CEO President → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$86K (2022) → $111K (2024)
Kevin Cherilla
President
President → CFO, 2022
CFO → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$62K (2020) → $96K (2024)
Blair Singer
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobbi Chawla
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Iorillo
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Iorillo
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Richardson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rahul Chawla
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shaheen Neil
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Stuart
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Katzman
Director
Director From → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eva Hilton
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Merrill
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Mihaletos
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Toshiko Takagaki
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arti Short
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Bade
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Maxwell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Keller
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Campanaro
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Herb Harrison
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Takemi Omori
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Michael
CFO
CFO & Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $64K (2024)
Terri Nisser
Secretary
Secretary → Director, 2022
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Tim Stuart (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Darlene Richert (2023) — Director
- Former: Bobby Kelly (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bruce Poehlsen (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Charles Keller Sr. (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cheryl Mendez (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Donna Detwiler (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mary Lou Muccino (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Vince Hawley (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michelle Moore (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Matt Miller (2022) — Director
- Former: Abbas Fazel (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Christa Mose (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Greg Depinto (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kristen Salcito Brotz (2020–2021) — CEO
- Former: Mark Briggs (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jodi Kinney (2020) — Director
- Former: Jon Kitchell (2020) — Director
- Former: Leatrice Kitchell (2020) — Director
- Former: Michelle Depinto (2020) — Director
- Former: Taylor Wolpe (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $111K, to Kristen Salcito-Brotz (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about K2 Adventures Foundation
How much does K2 Adventures Foundation give each year?
K2 Adventures Foundation gave $274K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $122K across 7 grants.
What is K2 Adventures Foundation's typical grant size?
K2 Adventures Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $30,400, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does K2 Adventures Foundation give grants?
K2 Adventures Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (7%) and Texas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (2 grants) and Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants).
Does K2 Adventures Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of K2 Adventures Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are K2 Adventures Foundation's largest grantees?
K2 Adventures Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Elevate Phoenix ($105,000), Others under reporting threshold ($76,720) and Crown's of Courage ($27,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is K2 Adventures Foundation?
K2 Adventures Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is K2 Adventures Foundation?
K2 Adventures Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Scottsdale, AZ. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is K2 Adventures Foundation's EIN?
K2 Adventures Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1302780. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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