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Kira's Kitten Fund

Orphan Kitten Club Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Animal Rescue

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Other requirements

Animal shelters and rescues with youth programs
Organizations developing youth-focused animal welfare initiatives
Educational organizations creating animal welfare curriculum

Overview

A memorial grant program dedicated to the legacy of Kira Serisky (July 9, 2003 – February 7, 2021), a 14-year-old animal advocate who saved approximately 40 kittens through rescue and fostering work despite living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. The fund carries forward her mission and motto: "If I Can Do It You Can Too."

Focus Areas:

Youth programs in animal shelters and rescues
Youth engagement in kitten welfare and rescue work
Animal welfare education programs
Youth-focused foster programs
Kitten care training for young people
Classroom curriculum development for animal welfare
Community education initiatives

Geographic Scope: United States (national)

Eligibility:

Animal shelters and rescues with youth programs
Organizations developing youth-focused animal welfare initiatives
Educational organizations creating animal welfare curriculum

Award Examples:

Funding for youth foster supplies and equipment
Support for animal welfare education curriculum development
Resources for youth volunteer programs (e.g., Club K.I.R.A)
Foster room setup and kitten care supplies for young fosters
Educational materials and workshops for youth

Mission: Support youth programs that empower young people to become engaged in kitten welfare and animal advocacy, inspired by Kira's belief that age should not limit one's capacity to help animals.

Contact Information:

Orphan Kitten Club
PO Box 633
Spring Valley, CA 91976
Email: [email protected]

What Orphan Kitten Club Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 20
Total given: $762K
Median grant: $20K
Range: $5,051–$327K

By dollars: California 49%, Oklahoma 9%, Kansas 6%. Top recipient cities: Spring Valley, CA; Spokane, WA; Port Richey, FL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
65% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.