MentorKids USA
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.5M
Foundation funders
22
Grants recorded
62
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds MentorKids USA?
MentorKids USA is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($304K), Kraft Foundation ($280K), Diane and Steve Clark Family Foundation ($257K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to MentorKids USA between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $303,613 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Kraft Foundation | $280,000 | 5 | 2021–2024 |
| Diane and Steve Clark Family Foundation | $257,000 | 8 | 2020–2024 |
| Thunderbirds Charities | $176,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust | $100,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $96,085 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| DeFalco Family Foundation Inc | $58,750 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Canyon Institute | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Valley of the Sun United Way | $37,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| First Baptist Church of Phoenix | $28,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Jack Ingebritson Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Servant Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| J A Unruh Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Silverman Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mcdowell Mountain Music Festival Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| John F Long Foundation Inc | $8,500 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | $7,451 | 1 | 2021 |
| The James & Catherine Heitel Foundation | $3,300 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Clelland Family Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Grace Jones Richardson Testamentary | $2,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| American Express Foundation | $2,000 | 5 | 2020–2021 |
| Random Acts of Humach Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has MentorKids USA received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust | Expand Promise Neighborhood mentoring program in Maryvale | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Thunderbirds Charities | AT-RISK YOUTH & FAMILIES | $45,000 |
| 2025 | The James & Catherine Heitel Foundation | FUNDING | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Kraft Foundation | TEMPE PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD | $65,000 |
| 2024 | Diane and Steve Clark Family Foundation | Palomino after school program | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust | Expand Promise Neighborhood mentoring program in Maryvale. | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Canyon Institute | AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR KIDS IN MARYVALE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Thunderbirds Charities | AT-RISK YOUTH & FAMILIES | $42,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH MINISTRY | $41,000 |
| 2024 | Arizona Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $36,000 |
| 2024 | The Jack Ingebritson Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION FOR THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSES | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Valley of the Sun United Way | Program Support | $18,500 |
| 2024 | J A Unruh Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Silverman Family Foundation | FOR UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | DeFalco Family Foundation Inc | Greatest Need | $10,000 |
| 2024 | First Baptist Church of Phoenix | SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR UNDERSERVED PHOENIX YOUTH | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Diane and Steve Clark Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Clelland Family Foundation | CONTRIBUTION FOR MENTORKIDS BREAKFAST | $3,000 |
| 2024 | John F Long Foundation Inc | Box 1148 | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The James & Catherine Heitel Foundation | FUNDING | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | GROWTH | $122,863 |
| 2023 | Kraft Foundation | FUND RAISING BREAKFAST MATCHING GIFT CHALLENGE | $65,000 |
| 2023 | Diane and Steve Clark Family Foundation | Palomino School program 2023-2024 school year | $38,000 |
| 2023 | Diane and Steve Clark Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Diane and Steve Clark Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Thunderbirds Charities | AT-RISK YOUTH & FAMILIES | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Valley of the Sun United Way | Program Support | $18,500 |
| 2023 | Arizona Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,585 |
| 2023 | Mcdowell Mountain Music Festival Inc | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2023 | First Baptist Church of Phoenix | MARYVALE SPIRITUAL GROWTH PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 62 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds MentorKids USA?
MentorKids USA is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($304K), Kraft Foundation ($280K), Diane and Steve Clark Family Foundation ($257K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to MentorKids USA between 2019–2025.
Who is MentorKids USA's largest funder?
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc is the largest recorded funder of MentorKids USA, with $304K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has MentorKids USA received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to MentorKids USA across 62 grants from 22 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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