Kayla Mitchell Foundation
The Kayla Mitchell Foundation is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. In its 2024 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Florida.
Kayla Mitchell Foundation at a glance
In short: Kayla Mitchell Foundation gave $83K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $83,230
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,549
- -12.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $910,714
- -14.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kayla Mitchell Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3529, Sarasota, FL 34230-3529
Phone: (941) 365-4617
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kayla Mitchell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Florida Studio Theater ($25K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 2% to recipients in New York. The listed grants were predominantly to Sarasota, Florida, organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kayla Mitchell Foundation gives
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 189% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2021) to $83K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Studio Theater Sarasota, FL | General | $25,000 |
| The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc Sarasota, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory Sarasota, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Sarasota, FL | General | $10,000 |
| New College Foundation Sarasota, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Sarasota, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Arts and Culture Alliance of Sarasota County Sarasota, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Chabad House of Downtown Sarasota Sarasota, FL | General | $2,500 |
| All Star Children's Foundation Sarasota, FL | General | $2,500 |
| Temple Beth Sholom Sarasota, FL | General | $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 | $910,714 | $33,019 | $87,865 | $83,230 | 15 | $85,104 | $30,258 | $45,005 |
| 2023 | $1,069,474 | $33,336 | $84,715 | $76,330 | 12 | $80,115 | $29,261 | $47,830 |
| 2022 | $1,064,739 | $-17,689 | $84,445 | $73,900 | 15 | $79,230 | $27,064 | $48,776 |
| 2021 | $1,119,168 | $39,501 | $50,767 | $41,595 | 3 | $44,359 | $33,343 | $54,386 |
| 2020 | $1,177,966 | $16,729 | $62,374 | $54,981 | 9 | — | $12,280 | $50,350 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kayla Mitchell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2024 — 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 2024 grantees include arts and cultural organizations, a botanical garden, a marine science organization, a healthcare foundation, an educational institution, and a children’s foundation. These are descriptions of grantees, not stated focus areas of the foundation. For example, Mote Marine Laboratory describes its mission as advancing marine and environmental sciences through research, education, and public outreach; All Star Children’s Foundation says it works to build a brighter future for children in foster care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $83,230 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $2,500. Larger awards included $25,000 to Florida Studio Theatre; $10,000 each to The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc., Mote Marine Laboratory, and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe; and $5,000 each to New College Foundation, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, and Arts and Culture Alliance of Sarasota County. The listed grants were generally designated for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jonathan Mitchell is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Kayla Mitchell Foundation is led by Jonathan Mitchell, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan Mitchell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Kayla Mitchell Foundation
How much does Kayla Mitchell Foundation give each year?
Kayla Mitchell Foundation gave $83K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 12 grants.
What is Kayla Mitchell Foundation's typical grant size?
Kayla Mitchell Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,549, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kayla Mitchell Foundation give grants?
Kayla Mitchell Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (12 grants).
Does Kayla Mitchell Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kayla Mitchell Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kayla Mitchell Foundation's largest grantees?
Kayla Mitchell Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Florida Studio Theater ($25,000), The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc ($10,000) and Mote Marine Laboratory ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kayla Mitchell Foundation?
Kayla Mitchell Foundation reported $911K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kayla Mitchell Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include arts and cultural organizations, a botanical garden, a marine science organization, a healthcare foundation, an educational institution, and a children’s foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kayla Mitchell Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kayla Mitchell Foundation's EIN?
Kayla Mitchell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2307848. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kayla Mitchell Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Kayla Mitchell Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kayla-mitchell-foundation-morg_ace15bb6bc654542a40857efc5905c3a
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