Kittle Foundation
Kittle Foundation is a private foundation, based in Carmel, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $361K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $5K.
Kittle Foundation at a glance
In short: Kittle Foundation gave $17K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,002
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,429
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $361,367
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Kittle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Indianapolis Sympohony Indianapolis ($6K). Together the top 7 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kittle Foundation gives
- Giving fell 41% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 123% 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 $17K (2024) to $52K (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Sympohony Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | Operating Fund | $6,252 |
| Second Presbyterian Church Indianapolis, IN | Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Indianpolis Indianapolis, IN | Operating Fund | $2,500 |
| Indianapolis Zoo Indianapolis, IN | Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| The Oaks Academy Indianapolis, IN | Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| Wheeler Mission Indianapolis, IN | Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| Indianapolis Humane Indianapolis, IN | Operating Fund | $250 |
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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 | $361,367 | $8,939 | $38,114 | $17,002 | 7 | $21,204 | $4,705 | $17,215 |
| 2024 | $366,008 | $10,858 | $40,307 | $17,002 | 7 | $22,780 | $5,857 | $17,621 |
| 2023 | $377,166 | $16,876 | $41,637 | $22,000 | 5 | $28,437 | $8,259 | $19,409 |
| 2022 | $353,697 | $15,935 | $49,502 | $28,752 | 6 | $49,502 | $7,016 | $9,832 |
| 2021 | $465,210 | $5,766 | $53,507 | $29,952 | 6 | $35,078 | $5,766 | $9,347 |
| 2020 | $476,704 | $8,970 | $71,672 | $51,502 | 3 | — | $1,581 | $10,219 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kittle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kittle Foundation is led by Rhonda A. Kittle, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rhonda A. Kittle
President
On filings since 2020
$14K (2020) → $14K (2025)
Gary L. Swanson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffery Kittle
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John L. Kittle Drive
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John L. Kittle Jr. (2020–2022) — 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 $14K, to Rhonda a Kittle (President).
Frequently asked questions about Kittle Foundation
How much does Kittle Foundation give each year?
Kittle Foundation gave $17K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 7 grants.
What is Kittle Foundation's typical grant size?
Kittle Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,429, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kittle Foundation give grants?
Kittle Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (7 grants).
Does Kittle Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kittle Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kittle Foundation's largest grantees?
Kittle Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Indianapolis Sympohony Indianapolis ($6,252), Second Presbyterian Church ($5,000) and YMCA of Greater Indianpolis ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kittle Foundation?
Kittle Foundation reported $361K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Kittle Foundation's EIN?
Kittle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1727269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Kittle Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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