The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust
The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its 2022 filing reports grants for purposes including education, Latvian culture, a museum, and religion.
The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust at a glance
In short: The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust gave $322K across 24 grants in 2022 (avg $13K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $321,562
- +1535.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 24
- +166.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $13,398
- +513.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $6,924
- Primary geography
- Arizona (80% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy was stated on its 2021 final return and should not be taken as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1568 East Laurel Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Phone: (408) 657-3744
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was ASU Foundation ($65K). Together the top 9 received $177K.
Organizations only. It also paid 15 grants to individuals ($144,531), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 33 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2022, grant dollars by recipient state were reported as Arizona 80%, Illinois 11%, California 3%, Texas 2%, and Maryland 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust gives
- 40% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $322K (2022). In 2022 it made 24 grants totaling $322K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASU Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Education | $65,000 |
| University of Latvia Riga, AZ | Education | $58,763 |
| 15 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $144,531 |
| LLU Aattistibas Foundation Jelgava, AZ | Education | $24,945 |
| Luthern Church Scottsdale, AZ | Religion | $10,000 |
| Latvian Association Rockville, MD | Laatvian Culture | $7,000 |
| Angel Heart Society Kekavas novads, AZ | Education | $5,323 |
| Latvian Center Three Rivers, MI | Latvian Culture | $3,000 |
| Latvian Meuseum Naperville, IL | Museum | $2,000 |
| Latvian Opera Guild Manhasset, NY | Arts | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,810 | $328,655 | $321,562 | 24 | $321,562 | $98,743 | — |
| 2021 | $234,000 | $2,156 | $23,208 | $19,658 | 9 | — | $15,875 | $15,166 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributions and grants for charitable purposes. Its listed 2022 grant purposes include education, Latvian culture, a museum, and religion.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2022, the trust gave 24 grants totaling $321,562. Grant amounts ranged from $875 to $65,000, with a median of $6,924. Its largest reported grants included $65,000 to ASU Foundation for education; $58,763 to the University of Latvia for education; $32,283 to an individual recipient for education; and $24,945 to LLU Aattistibas Foundation for education.
The trust also reported grants for a museum, Latvian culture, and religion, including $21,694 to an individual recipient for a museum, $20,000 to an individual recipient for Latvian culture, and $10,000 to Luthern Church for religion.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Anna Rollins was listed as trustee on the 2022 filing.
The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust is led by Anna Rollins, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Anna Rollins
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust
How much does The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust give each year?
The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust gave $322K across 24 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $20K across 9 grants.
What is The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust's typical grant size?
The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust's median grant in 2022 was $6,924, and its average grant was $13,398, across 24 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust give grants?
The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust gives mostly in Arizona: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (11%).
Does The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (14 grants) and "Latvian Culture" (3 grants).
Who are The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust's largest grantees?
The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust's largest 2022 grantees include ASU Foundation ($65,000), University of Latvia ($58,763) and LLU Aattistibas Foundation ($24,945), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 15 grants to individuals ($144,531), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust fund?
The trust’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributions and grants for charitable purposes. Its listed 2022 grant purposes include education, Latvian culture, a museum, and religion. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust?
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust's EIN?
The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1540658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Does The Janis and Milly Kahvush Trust 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 21, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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