Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs Ca Foundation
Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs Ca Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Springs, California. Its 2024 filing describes activities that include post-high-school scholarships for local high school seniors, support for public school Key Clubs and other children’s programs, and funding and support for youth athletics and activities.
Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs Ca Foundation at a glance
In short: Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs Ca Foundation gave $5K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $495.909), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,455
- +55.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +120.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $496
- -29.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $36,587
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs Ca Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says to submit a letter with recommendations describing the proposed activity and views on how the foundation could best fund the activity or cause. It says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations, there are no deadlines, and there are no award limitations, though applications primarily focus on the local geographic area of the Coachella Valley.
- Contact
Application contact: Steven Finch
Mailing address: PO Box 1524, Palm Springs, CA 92263
Phone: (360) 301-0559
Email: office@kiwanispalmsprings.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs Ca Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Desert Youth Athletics ($500).
Organizations only. It also paid 10 individual scholarships ($4,955), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it primarily focuses on applications from the Coachella Valley. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs Ca Foundation gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $13K (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $4,955 |
| Desert Youth Athletics Palm Springs, CA | Scholarships for Participation in Sports Teams | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,587 | $14,043 | $16,370 | $5,455 | 11 | $5,455 | $1,367 |
| 2024 | $38,914 | $2,757 | $4,596 | $3,500 | 5 | $3,500 | $931 |
| 2023 | $6,657 | $12,143 | $11,866 | $5,198 | 6 | $5,198 | — |
| 2022 | $42,694 | $8,086 | $5,455 | $4,340 | 6 | $4,340 | — |
| 2021 | $40,063 | $12,243 | $19,465 | $12,957 | 2 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes providing scholarships to promote learning, funding public school Key Clubs and other children’s programs to promote leadership and community service, and supporting youth athletics and activities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $5,455. Grants ranged from $455 to $500, with a median of $500. Ten grants were scholarships of $500 each; recipients included Dryselа nine individual recipients The foundation also awarded $500 to Desert Youth Athletics for scholarships for participation in sports teams and $455 to an individual recipient High School for scholarships for a winter youth baseball clinic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven Finch as president, Anthony Lopes as treasurer, Robert Puentes as vice president, Sandra Gramajo as secretary, and Jack Lacy, Mary Holmes, and Buz Dopf as directors.
Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs Ca Foundation is led by Steven Finch, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven Finch
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Lacy
Director
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mary Holmes
Director
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Buz Dopf
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Anthony Lopes
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Puentes
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Sandra Gramajo
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Heather Wallis (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Eddie Choy (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Daniel Martinez (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Lucio Bernal (2021) — Director
- Former: Terry Shankman (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs Ca Foundation
How much does Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs Ca Foundation give each year?
Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs Ca Foundation gave $5K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 5 grants.
What is Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs Ca Foundation's typical grant size?
Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs Ca Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $496, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs Ca Foundation give grants?
Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs Ca Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs Ca Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs Ca Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (9 grants).
How large is Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs Ca Foundation?
Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs Ca Foundation reported $37K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $14K.
What does Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs Ca Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes providing scholarships to promote learning, funding public school Key Clubs and other children’s programs to promote leadership and community service, and supporting youth athletics and activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs Ca Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says to submit a letter with recommendations describing the proposed activity and views on how the foundation could best fund the activity or cause. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs Ca Foundation's EIN?
Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs Ca Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0217366. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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