The Kiita Foundation
The Kiita Foundation is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its 2024 grants supported charitable and educational organizations, including organizations working in areas such as relationship safety, food assistance, music education, and community philanthropy.
Key facts about The Kiita Foundation
In short: The Kiita Foundation gave $866K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in Arizona. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 86-0994439
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $865,940
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- Average grant
- $45,576
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (4 of 19, 2024)
- Total assets
- $19,416,544
- Primary geography
- Arizona (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.4M
+10.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$866K
-0.3% YoY
Grant Count
19
-24.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$46K
+31.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kiita Foundation reported a distributable amount of $747K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Kiita Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 19 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $55K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 filings list grants for charitable and educational purposes. Among its grantees, Bloom365 says its mission is to prevent abuse before it starts and promote healthy, safe relationships; North Valley Food Bank says it builds food security through food assistance and culinary and nutrition education; and Sounds Academy says it provides music education opportunities while removing barriers to access. Whitefish Community Foundation describes its work as fostering philanthropy, building endowments, and helping donors and nonprofits benefit its community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $865,940. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $448,940, with a median grant of $20,000. Its largest listed grants included $448,940 to Rancho Feliz, $70,000 to Bloom365, $56,000 to Whitefish Community Foundation, $45,000 to the University of Colorado, and $40,000 to Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation. Other listed grants included $35,000 to ASU Foundation, $30,000 to Seedspot, and $25,000 each to North Valley Food Bank and Sounds Academy.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona (80%), Montana (11%), and Colorado (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $624K (2020) to $869K (2023). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $866K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rancho Feliz ($449K). Together the top 10 received $795K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 121 (79%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho Feliz Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $448,940 |
| BLOOM365 Peoria, AZ | Educational | $70,000 |
| Whitefish Community Foundation Whitefish, MT | Charitable | $56,000 |
| University of Colorado Denver, CO | Educational | $45,000 |
| AZ Friends of Foster Children Foun Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $40,000 |
| ASU Foundation Tempe, AZ | Educational | $35,000 |
| Seedspot Phoenix, AZ | Educational | $30,000 |
| North Valley Food Bank Whitefish, MT | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Sounds Academy Phoenix, AZ | Educational | $25,000 |
| Denver University Denver, CO | Educational | $20,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,416,544 | $2,288,252 | $1,138,040 | $865,940 |
| 2023 | $17,567,872 | $2,048,845 | $1,046,519 | $868,650 |
| 2022 | $16,565,546 | $2,364,902 | $923,925 | $755,000 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,416,544 | $17,567,872 | $16,565,546 |
| Revenue | $2,288,252 | $2,048,845 | $2,364,902 |
| Expenses | $1,138,040 | $1,046,519 | $923,925 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $865,940 | $868,650 | $755,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $923,481 | $723,008 | $1,118,222 |
| Distributable Amount | $746,891 | $709,301 | $755,532 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James D Armstrong as president/treasurer; Jo-Ann Armstrong as vice president/director; Patrick Armstrong as director/treasurer; Amy D Armstrong as secretary/director; and Andrew M Armstrong as officer/director.
The Kiita Foundation is led by James D. Armstrong, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James D. Armstrong
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew M. Armstrong
Officer & Director
Director → Officer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jo-Ann Armstrong
Vice President & Director
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Armstrong
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy D. Armstrong
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 2398 E Camelback Rd Suite 1080, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: (480) 922-1760
Frequently asked questions about The Kiita Foundation
How much does The Kiita Foundation give each year?
The Kiita Foundation gave $866K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $869K across 25 grants.
What is The Kiita Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kiita Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $45,576, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kiita Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Kiita Foundation give grants?
The Kiita Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Montana (11%) and Colorado (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (8 grants), Whitefish, MT (2 grants), Denver, CO (2 grants) and Tempe, AZ (2 grants).
Does The Kiita Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Kiita Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (10 grants) and "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are The Kiita Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kiita Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rancho Feliz ($448,940), BLOOM365 ($70,000) and Whitefish Community Foundation ($56,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kiita Foundation?
The Kiita Foundation reported $19.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $866K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $747K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kiita Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 filings list grants for charitable and educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kiita Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kiita Foundation's EIN?
The Kiita Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0994439. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kiita Foundation 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.
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