Kitchings Family Foundation
The Kitchings Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. Established in 1961, it supports charitable organizations that benefit the public welfare.
Key facts about Kitchings Family Foundation
In short: Kitchings Family Foundation gave $3.9M across 155 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Connecticut. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 06-6044228
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,886,578
- Grants made (2025)
- 155
- Average grant
- $25,075
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (13 of 155, 2025)
- Total assets
- $29,862,854
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes grants by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- Applications are due March 31, June 30, and September 30.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29.9M
-3.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.9M
+17.1% YoY
Grant Count
155
+2.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+14.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kitchings Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.7M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Kitchings Family Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 155 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support charitable organizations that benefit the public welfare. Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. Mystic Seaport Museum says it works to foster an enduring connection to the American maritime experience; the Abortion Care Network says it supports independent abortion care providers and their patients; and the Everglades Foundation says its mission is to restore and protect the Everglades through science, advocacy, and education. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 155 grants totaling $3,886,578. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $184,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest listed award was $184,000 to Mystic Seaport Museum. Other notable grants included $120,000 to the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, $105,000 to Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, and $100,000 each to Abortion Care Network, Community Foundation of Middlesex County, WBUR (Trustees of Boston University), and Williams Memorial Institute. The listed purposes for these grants were general operating.
Review Cycle
Applications are due March 31, June 30, and September 30. Organizations selected for funding are notified in May, August, and November, respectively.
Invitation Only
The foundation makes grants by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests. Invited organizations submit applications online. The foundation makes distributions three times annually.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Connecticut (60%), followed by Massachusetts (8%), Florida (7%), Washington, DC (5%), and California (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 155 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2020) to $3.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 155 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mystic Seaport Museum Inc ($184K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
745 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 663 grants of 745 (89%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mystic Seaport Museum Inc Mystic, CT | General Operating | $184,000 |
| Multidisciplinnary Assoc for Psychedelic San Jose, CA | General Operating | $120,000 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservatoin Society Woodbridge, VA | General Operating | $105,000 |
| Abortion Care Network Washington, DC | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middlesex County Middletown, CT | General Operating | $100,000 |
| WBUR(TRUSTEES of Boston University) Boston, MA | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Williams Memorial Institute New London, CT | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Quebec Labrador Foundation Ipswich, MA | General Operating | $75,000 |
| The Dr Martin Luther King Jr Scholarsh New London, CT | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Garde Arts Center Inc New London, CT | General Operating | $70,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,862,854 | $3,564,934 | $4,804,056 | $3,886,578 |
| 2024 | $31,062,765 | $2,513,799 | $4,222,612 | $3,320,000 |
| 2023 | $32,760,854 | $7,132,689 | $4,185,482 | $3,455,000 |
The 2025 grant total covered 155 grants; the 2024 and 2023 totals each covered 151 grants.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,862,854 | $31,062,765 | $32,760,854 |
| Revenue | $3,564,934 | $2,513,799 | $7,132,689 |
| Expenses | $4,804,056 | $4,222,612 | $4,185,482 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,333,154 | $3,729,573 | $3,785,108 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,128,489 | $2,102,356 | $6,794,307 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,725,379 | $4,283,184 | $3,645,101 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Chester Kitchings Jr, Truist Bank, and Kenneth D. Kitchings as co-trustees.
Kitchings Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Truist Bank
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$528K (2020) → $864K (2025)
Kenneth D. Kitchings
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$12K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Chester Kitchings Jr.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$12K (2024) → $12K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patricia Kitchings (2020–2021) — Co-Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $864K, to Truist Bank (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 919798, Orlando, FL 32891-9798
Phone: (404) 419-3245
Website: https://kitchingsfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about Kitchings Family Foundation
How much does Kitchings Family Foundation give each year?
Kitchings Family Foundation gave $3.9M across 155 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.3M across 151 grants.
What is Kitchings Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kitchings Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $25,075, across 155 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kitchings Family Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Kitchings Family Foundation give grants?
Kitchings Family Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (8%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New London, CT (14 grants), Essex, CT (13 grants), Old Lyme, CT (13 grants) and Stonington, CT (7 grants).
Does Kitchings Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kitchings Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (155 of 155) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kitchings Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Kitchings Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mystic Seaport Museum Inc ($184,000), Multidisciplinnary Assoc for Psychedelic ($120,000) and Sea Shepherd Conservatoin Society ($105,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kitchings Family Foundation?
Kitchings Family Foundation reported $29.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Kitchings Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support charitable organizations that benefit the public welfare. Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kitchings Family Foundation?
The foundation makes grants by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kitchings Family Foundation's EIN?
Kitchings Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6044228. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Kitchings Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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