How much funding does Katie's Kids Grant Program provide?

Katie's Kids Grant Program provides Average $150 per child and family in funding.

When is the deadline for Katie's Kids Grant Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

How often is Katie's Kids Grant Program offered?

Katie's Kids Grant Program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Katie's Kids Grant Program

Kaitlyn Eckelberry Memorial Fund

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Grants for Nonprofits Grants for K-12 Schools Hardship Grants

Funding Amount

Average $150 per child and family

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

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Geography

In Stark County

Other requirements

Referrers submit applications on behalf of families/guardians

Overview

Organization: Kaitlyn Eckelberry Memorial Fund (DBA Katie's Kids), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Geographic Scope: Stark County, Ohio only

Eligibility:

Children in grades K-12 in Stark County
Referrers submit applications on behalf of families/guardians

Funding Focus:

Support for children in need (specific areas not detailed)

What They Do NOT Fund:

Food
Medical care
Legal fees

Award Information:

Average grant: $150 per child and family
Award disbursement: Check written to appropriate entity OR gift card sent electronically to referrer within 5 business days
Note: Checks are NOT written directly to guardians

Contact Information:

Email: info@katieskids14.org or jim@katieskids14.org
Address: 3924 Cleveland Avenue NW, Canton, OH 44709
Organization Status: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Impact to Date: 2,175 children assisted

How to Apply

Katie's Kids Application Process

Submission:
1. Complete the Katie's Kids Application Form (available online)
2. Applications are submitted by referrers on behalf of families/guardians
3. Email completed application to info@katieskids14.org

Post-Approval:
1. If approved, the organization will send a check to the appropriate entity OR gift card electronically to referrer
2. Referrer must email info@katieskids14.org after providing the gift card or donated item to the guardian
3. Processing time: Within 5 business days of approval

Important Notes:

Checks are NOT written directly to guardians

Referrers are responsible for delivering awards to families

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What Kaitlyn Eckelberry Memorial Fund actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Kaitlyn Eckelberry Memorial Fund reported $1,500 in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2021, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2021: 1
Total given: $15K
Median grant: $15K