Miami Kiwanis Youth Foundation Inc
Miami Kiwanis Youth Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Miami, Florida. Its 2023 filing says it was formed in 1949 and describes contributions to organizations serving health and public welfare, youth, and people experiencing homelessness or with disabilities.
Miami Kiwanis Youth Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Miami Kiwanis Youth Foundation Inc reported $222K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $222,184 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $526,349
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $226,864
- -56.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $21,860
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $228,527
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Miami Kiwanis Youth Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 330823, Miami, FL 33233
Phone: (786) 546-3386
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Miami Kiwanis Youth Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Miami, Florida. The listed 2024 grantees are in Miami, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $206K (2024) to $222K (2025). In 2025 it reported $222K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kiwanis Club of Little Havana Foundation Miami, FL | Support kiwanis club of little havana foundation summer camp for children. | $21,433 |
| Junior Orange Bowl Committee Miami, FL | Support for year long basketball series for middle school and high school teams. | $20,833 |
| Richmond Perrine Optimist Miami, FL | Support for football and cheerleading programs of richmond perrine optimist club. | $18,483 |
| Greater Miami & South Florida Youth & Community Miramar, FL | Support for greater miami hurricanes youth football & cheerleading programs. | $17,834 |
| Chapman Partnership Miami, FL | Support summer camp program for children presented by chapman partnership. | $16,833 |
| Optimist Foundation of Greater Goulds Goulds, FL | Support for Cheerleading Programs of Goulds Optimist Club. | $16,833 |
| Coconut Grove Preparatory Optimist Miami, FL | Support for youth football program of coconut grove preparatory optimist. | $15,834 |
| Boys' & Girls' Clubs of Miami-Dade Miami, FL | Support boys' & girls' clubs of miami-dade kendall youth football league. | $15,833 |
| Cutler Ridge Soccer Miami, FL | Support for cutler ridge soccer program for girls & boys. | $15,533 |
| Citrus Family Care Network Miami, FL | Support summer swimming safety program for foster care children. | $14,834 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $526,349 | $226,864 | $228,527 | $222,184 | Total only | $21,860 |
| 2024 | $528,012 | $521,047 | $226,656 | $206,000 | 13 | $22,163 |
| 2023 | $233,621 | $163,353 | $159,214 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $229,482 | $150,093 | $146,730 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $226,119 | $115,428 | $116,052 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2023 filing describes its funding purposes as supporting organizations that provide for health and public welfare; aid youth physically, mentally, and morally and provide education; and serve people experiencing homelessness or with disabilities.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of activities. Junior Orange Bowl Committee Inc describes its mission as offering South Florida and the world’s youth competitive, academic, and multicultural experiences. Cutler Ridge Soccer Inc says it aims to develop young people through soccer, sportsmanship, teamwork, and citizenship. Childrens Resource Fund Inc describes its work as providing affordable private early learning for children ages 18 months to 8 years. Chapman Partnership Inc says it provides comprehensive services to help residents overcome homelessness and achieve long-term self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported giving $206,000 in 2024 across 13 grants, an average of about $15,846 per grant. In 2023, it reported no grants. Among its 2024 grantees, Junior Orange Bowl Committee Inc received $20,833; Chapman Partnership Inc received $16,833; Cutler Ridge Soccer Inc received $15,533; and Childrens Resource Fund Inc received $11,833.
The 2023 filing says grant requests are received, documentation is reviewed, and recommendations are approved by the board of directors. Grants are made through a thorough grant bid process involving both funds received from the Paul Zee Foundation and the foundation’s internal funds. Follow-up reports are required upon completion of recommended projects.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bruce Ross as president, Eric Carpenter as vice president, and Charles Little as treasurer. Directors listed on that filing are Valerie Dacks, Nancy Little, Bob Buksch, George Cadman IV, Carole Johnson, Dr Alecia Rodriguez, and Eric Schwindeman.
The 2023 filing states that Charles Little and Nancy Little are husband and wife, members of the Miami Kiwanis Club, and serve as treasurer and director, respectively.
Miami Kiwanis Youth Foundation Inc is led by Bruce Ross, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce Ross
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Buksch
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Cadman IV
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Little
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Dacks
Director
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alecia Rodriguez
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carole Johnson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Schwindeman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Little
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Carpenter
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Morrell
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: John Tetzeli (2024) — Director
- Former: George Lucas (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: John Mazzarella (2021–2023) — Director
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 Miami Kiwanis Youth Foundation Inc
How much does Miami Kiwanis Youth Foundation Inc give each year?
Miami Kiwanis Youth Foundation Inc reported $222K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $206K across 13 grants.
How large is Miami Kiwanis Youth Foundation Inc?
Miami Kiwanis Youth Foundation Inc reported $526K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $227K.
What does Miami Kiwanis Youth Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2023 filing describes its funding purposes as supporting organizations that provide for health and public welfare; aid youth physically, mentally, and morally and provide education; and serve people experiencing homelessness or with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Miami Kiwanis Youth Foundation Inc?
Miami Kiwanis Youth Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Miami Kiwanis Youth Foundation Inc make grants?
The foundation is based in Miami, Florida. The listed 2024 grantees are in Miami, Florida.
What is Miami Kiwanis Youth Foundation Inc's EIN?
Miami Kiwanis Youth Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-0992992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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