The Kaya Foundation
The Kaya Foundation is a private foundation, based in Huntsville, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $57 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $11K.
The Kaya Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kaya Foundation gave $11K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,495
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,748
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,748
- Total assets
- $57
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (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.
Who The Kaya Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Guntersville First United Methodist Church ($6K). Together the top 2 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Kaya Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $44K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guntersville First United Methodist Church Guntersville, AL | General Fund | $5,830 |
| Downtown Rescue Mission Huntsville, AL | Homeless Relief | $5,665 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57 | $19,700 | $19,695 | $11,495 | 2 | $11,495 |
| 2023 | $55 | $2,800 | $15,492 | $10,275 | 2 | $10,275 |
| 2022 | $13,022 | — | $21,597 | $10,941 | 2 | $10,941 |
| 2021 | $32,773 | $36,700 | $18,945 | $12,328 | 2 | $12,328 |
| 2020 | $17,283 | — | $46,340 | $43,952 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kaya Foundation is led by John Prince, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Prince
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brendan Prince
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan Prince
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Kaya Foundation
How much does The Kaya Foundation give each year?
The Kaya Foundation gave $11K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 2 grants.
How large is The Kaya Foundation?
The Kaya Foundation reported $57 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $20K.
Where does The Kaya Foundation operate?
The Kaya Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama.
What is The Kaya Foundation's EIN?
The Kaya Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1639587. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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