Kitty Ward Empowerment School PTSO
Kitty Ward Empowerment School PTSO is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $106K.
Kitty Ward Empowerment School PTSO at a glance
In short: Kitty Ward Empowerment School PTSO gave $106K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $106,210
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $35,403
- Median grant
- $32,705
- Total assets
- $3,072
- -83.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who Kitty Ward Empowerment School PTSO funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kitty Ward Elementary School ($33K).
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($73,505), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2023) to $106K (2024, 17 months). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $106K.
*2024: Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2024: Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $73,505 |
| Kitty Ward Elementary School Las Vegas, NV | Misc Grants | $32,705 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024* | $3,072 | $123,904 | $114,367 | $106,210 | 3 | $106,210 |
| 2023 | $19,007 | $32,766 | $32,578 | $32,343 | 1 | $32,343 |
| 2022 | $18,819 | $28,973 | $23,723 | — | — | — |
*2024: Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kitty Ward Empowerment School PTSO is led by Whitney Phillips, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Whitney Phillips
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Brittany Flores
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Angelica Peele (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Ashley M. Demille (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Heather Raasveld (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Amanda Plehn (2023) — Director
- Former: Caroline Jepsen (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Danielle Stahlke (2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Kitty Ward Empowerment School PTSO
How much does Kitty Ward Empowerment School PTSO give each year?
Kitty Ward Empowerment School PTSO gave $106K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The 2024 filing year covers 17 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2023 it gave $32K across 1 grant.
What is Kitty Ward Empowerment School PTSO's typical grant size?
Kitty Ward Empowerment School PTSO's median grant in 2024 was $32,705, and its average grant was $35,403, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kitty Ward Empowerment School PTSO give grants?
Kitty Ward Empowerment School PTSO gives mostly in Nevada: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Kitty Ward Empowerment School PTSO give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Kitty Ward Empowerment School PTSO's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Kitty Ward Empowerment School PTSO?
Kitty Ward Empowerment School PTSO reported $3K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $124K.
What is Kitty Ward Empowerment School PTSO?
Kitty Ward Empowerment School PTSO is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Las Vegas, NV. It holds $3K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Kitty Ward Empowerment School PTSO's EIN?
Kitty Ward Empowerment School PTSO's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4154790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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