The Kiwanis Kactus Foundation
The Kiwanis Kactus Foundation is a private foundation, based in Auburn, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $98K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $9K.
The Kiwanis Kactus Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kiwanis Kactus Foundation gave $9K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,025
- -37.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,805
- -37.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,695
- Total assets
- $98,210
- +29.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (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 Kiwanis Kactus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Auburn School District ($3K). Together the top 4 received $8K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Kiwanis Kactus Foundation gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 211% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $2K (2020) to $15K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn School District Auburn, WA | Scholarship and Key Club | $3,110 |
| Auburn Food Bank Auburn, WA | Donations | $2,020 |
| City of Auburn WA Auburn, WA | Donations and Sponsorships | $1,695 |
| On Sacred Ground Friday Harbor, WA | Donation | $1,200 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,210 | $31,792 | $9,587 | $9,025 | 5 | $9,025 | $9,017 | $4,277 |
| 2023 | $76,062 | $13,937 | $14,728 | $14,520 | 5 | $14,520 | $4,136 | $3,625 |
| 2022 | $76,922 | $19,113 | $7,978 | $7,978 | 7 | $7,978 | $4,930 | $3,357 |
| 2021 | $65,856 | $23,285 | $6,400 | $6,400 | 7 | $6,400 | $4,998 | $3,126 |
| 2020 | $49,008 | $19,408 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 2 | — | $2,694 | $1,861 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kiwanis Kactus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kiwanis Kactus Foundation is led by Mary Ellen Bowers, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Ellen Bowers
President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Spurrell
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Clark
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Owens
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Brent Swearingen (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Connie Dove (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Lisa Michalec (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Wesley Gill (2020) — Treasurer
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 Kiwanis Kactus Foundation
How much does The Kiwanis Kactus Foundation give each year?
The Kiwanis Kactus Foundation gave $9K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 5 grants.
What is The Kiwanis Kactus Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kiwanis Kactus Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,695, and its average grant was $1,805, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kiwanis Kactus Foundation give grants?
The Kiwanis Kactus Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Auburn, WA (3 grants).
Does The Kiwanis Kactus Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Kiwanis Kactus Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Kiwanis Kactus Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kiwanis Kactus Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Auburn School District ($3,110), Auburn Food Bank ($2,020) and City of Auburn WA ($1,695), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kiwanis Kactus Foundation?
The Kiwanis Kactus Foundation reported $98K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Kiwanis Kactus Foundation's EIN?
The Kiwanis Kactus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3033879. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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