The Kiita Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 86-0994439
Foundation Overview
Based in Phoenix, AZ, The Kiita Foundation has awarded 202 grants totaling $5,285,783 to organizations in Arizona, Colorado and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 25 recipients (24%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
68% of grants are awarded in Arizona, with additional funding distributed across 6 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Arizona, funding concentrates in Phoenix (58%), Scottsdale (17%), Tempe (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 202% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (33%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Kiita Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Community Foundation | $66,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2023 |
| Asu Foundation | $110,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Az Friends Of Foster Children Foun | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Balsz Community Education Foundatio | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2023 |
| Bloom365 | $70,000 | Peoria, AZ, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Integrated Family Community Service | $7,500 | Englewood, CO, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Kent Denver School | $15,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Education | 2023 |
| North Valley Food Bank | $75,000 | Whitefish, MT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Phoenix Coding Academy | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Phoenix Country Day | $5,000 | Paradise Valley, AZ, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Rancho Feliz | $250,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Seedspot | $30,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Stacy Fuson Foundation | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Support My Club | $25,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Education | 2023 |
| Welcom To America Project | $25,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Whitefish Legacy Partners | $15,000 | Whitefish, MT, US | Education | 2023 |
| New Way Academy | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2023 |
| The Safe Foundation | $7,500 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $20,000 | City Of Industry, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Soroptimist Internatl Of Whitefish | $5,000 | Whitefish, MT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Sounds Academy | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Step | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2023 |
| University Of Colorado | $26,500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Villa Montessori School | $5,150 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Whitefish Community Foundation | $21,000 | Whitefish, MT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Asu Foundation | $160,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Balsz Community Education Foundatio | $4,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Denver Uniersity Scholarship | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Du Cahss First Gen College Student | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Kent Denver School | $15,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Education | 2022 |
| North Valley Food Bank | $75,000 | Whitefish, MT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Phoenix Coding Academy | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Phoenix Country Day | $10,000 | Paradise Valley, AZ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Rancho Feliz | $130,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Seedspot | $55,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Social Venture Partners | $41,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Support 501c3 Organizations | 2022 |
| Sounds Academy | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Steps Of Love | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Whitefish Legacy Partners | $5,000 | Whitefish, MT, US | Education | 2022 |
| Support My Club | $50,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Aidslife Cycle | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Du Dei Initiatives | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Stacy Fuson Foundation | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Welcom To America Project | $20,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Integrated Family Community Service | $5,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Az Friends Of Foster Children Foun | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Reach For The Stars Foundation | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Bloom365 | $60,000 | Peoria, AZ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Asu Foundation | $160,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Balsz Community Education Foundatio | $4,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Denver Uniersity Scholarship | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Du Cahss First Gen College Student | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Kent Denver School | $15,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Education | 2022 |
| North Valley Food Bank | $75,000 | Whitefish, MT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Phoenix Coding Academy | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Phoenix Country Day | $10,000 | Paradise Valley, AZ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Rancho Feliz | $130,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Seedspot | $55,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Social Venture Partners | $41,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Support 501c3 Organizations | 2022 |
| Sounds Academy | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Steps Of Love | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Whitefish Legacy Partners | $5,000 | Whitefish, MT, US | Education | 2022 |
| Support My Club | $50,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Aidslife Cycle | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Du Dei Initiatives | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Stacy Fuson Foundation | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Welcom To America Project | $20,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Integrated Family Community Service | $5,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Az Friends Of Foster Children Foun | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Reach For The Stars Foundation | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Bloom365 | $60,000 | Peoria, AZ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Asu Foundation | $160,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Balsz Community Education Foundatio | $4,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Denver Uniersity Scholarship | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Du Cahss First Gen College Student | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Kent Denver School | $15,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Education | 2022 |
| North Valley Food Bank | $75,000 | Whitefish, MT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Phoenix Coding Academy | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Phoenix Country Day | $10,000 | Paradise Valley, AZ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Rancho Feliz | $130,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Seedspot | $55,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Social Venture Partners | $41,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Support 501c3 Organizations | 2022 |
| Sounds Academy | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Steps Of Love | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Whitefish Legacy Partners | $5,000 | Whitefish, MT, US | Education | 2022 |
| Support My Club | $50,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Aidslife Cycle | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Du Dei Initiatives | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Stacy Fuson Foundation | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Welcom To America Project | $20,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Integrated Family Community Service | $5,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Az Friends Of Foster Children Foun | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Reach For The Stars Foundation | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Bloom365 | $60,000 | Peoria, AZ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $75,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2021 |
| Asu Foundation | $40,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Bloom365 | $51,500 | Peoria, AZ, US | Domestic Violence | 2021 |
| Kent Denver School | $20,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Education | 2021 |
| New Way Academy | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2021 |
| North Valley Food Bank | $100,000 | Whitefish, MT, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Phoenix Coding Academy | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Phoenix Country Day | $10,000 | Paradise Valley, AZ, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Rancho Feliz | $131,800 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Seedspot | $30,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Social Venture Partners | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Support 501c3 Organizations | 2021 |
| Soroptimist International | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Steps Of Love | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2021 |
| Villa Montessori | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Whitefish Legacy Partners | $5,000 | Whitefish, MT, US | Education | 2021 |
| Aqua Prieta Family Shelters | $5,500 | Tucson, AZ, US | Provide Housing | 2021 |
| Aliento | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2021 |
| All In Education | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2021 |
| Clothes To Kids Of Denver | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Colibricenter For Human Rights | $6,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Cu Boulder Scholarship | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Denver Uniersity Scholarship | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Du Cahss First Gen College Student | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Every Child Reading | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Feeding Matters | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Read Better Be Better | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Sounds Academy | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2021 |
| Balsz Community Education Foundatio | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2020 |
| Asu Foundation | $10,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Bloom365 | $15,000 | Peoria, AZ, US | Domestic Violence | 2020 |
| Gsacpc-girl Scouts | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Kent Denver School | $10,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Education | 2020 |
| Nadi- Salvation Army | $75,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Assist The Needy | 2020 |
| New Way Academy | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2020 |
| North Valley Food Bank | $85,000 | Whitefish, MT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Phoenix Coding Academy | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Phoenix Country Day | $5,000 | Paradise Valley, AZ, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Rancho Feliz | $86,700 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Seedspot | $20,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Social Venture Partners | $45,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Support 501c3 Organizations | 2020 |
| Soroptimist International | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| St Mary's | $63,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Assist The Needy | 2020 |
| Stacy Fuson Foundation | $2,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Steps Of Love | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2020 |
| Support My Club | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Crowdfunding | 2020 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $27,500 | Dever, CO, US | Educational Funding | 2020 |
| University Of Denver | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Villa Montessori | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Whitefish Legacy Partners | $5,000 | Whitefish, MT, US | Education | 2020 |
| Du Student Emergency Fund | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Emergency Assistance Students | 2020 |
| National Assistance Dogs | $30,000 | Paradise Valley, AZ, US | Assistance Dogs | 2020 |
| Asu Foundation | $10,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Balsz Community Ed Foundation | $6,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2018 |
| Montessori School Of Denver | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Youth Education | 2018 |
| Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary Club | $2,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Public Service | 2018 |
| Seedspot | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Social Venture Partners | $30,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Support 501c3 Organizations | 2018 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $24,000 | Dever, CO, US | Educational Funding | 2018 |
| Bloom365 | $23,840 | Peoria, AZ, US | Domestic Violence | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Assist The Needy | 2018 |
| The Dion Initiative | $2,500 | Tempe, AZ, US | Teen Violence | 2018 |
| Children's Museum Of Phoenix | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2018 |
| Villa Montessori | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Support My Club | $2,230 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Crowdfunding | 2018 |
| National Assistance Dogs Inc | $100,000 | Paradise Valley, AZ, US | Medical Assistance | 2018 |
| Whitefish Legacy Partners | $25,000 | Whitefish, MT, US | Education | 2018 |
| St Mary's | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Assist The Needy | 2018 |
| Kent Denver School | $5,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Education | 2018 |
| Nadi- Salvation Army | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Assist The Needy | 2018 |
| Friends Of The Scottsdale Public | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Montessori School Of Denver | $35,000 | Denver, CO, US | Youth Education | 2017 |
| Rancho Feliz Charitable Foundation | $5,686 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Outreach To Indigent Families | 2017 |
| Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary Club | $2,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Public Service | 2017 |
| Social Venture Partners | $26,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Support 501c3 Organizations | 2017 |
| Tethered By Letters | $5,000 | Elbert, CO, US | Educational | 2017 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $48,000 | Dever, CO, US | Educational Funding | 2017 |
| University Of Denver | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purpose | 2017 |
| Treasures 4 Teachers | $2,500 | Tempe, AZ, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Seedspot | $17,600 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Asu Foundation | $10,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Camelback High School Scholarship | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Desert Botanical Garden | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Conservation | 2017 |
| Balsz Community Ed Foundation | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education | 2017 |
| Daca Assistance Fundactblue Char | $5,000 | Somerville, MA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Bb Girl Scouts | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Youth Activities | 2017 |
| Global Giving | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Crowdfunding | 2017 |
| Asu Presidents Club | $10,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Educational Funding | 2016 |
| Camelback High Alumni Association | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Alumni Educational | 2016 |
| Montessori School Of Denver | $62,000 | Denver, CO, US | Youth Education | 2016 |
| Purple Ribbon Council | $9,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Domestic Violence | 2016 |
| Rancho Feliz Charitable Foundation | $24,777 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Outreach To Indigent Families | 2016 |
| Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary Club | $2,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Public Service | 2016 |
| Social Venture Partners | $31,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Support 501c3 Organizations | 2016 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $2,000 | Dever, CO, US | Educational Funding | 2016 |
| University Of Denver | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purpose | 2016 |
| Villa Montessori | $30,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Tethered By Letters | $5,000 | Elbert, CO, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Whitefish Lake Institute | $1,000 | Whitefish, MT, US | Community Stewardship | 2016 |
| Power Paws Assistance Dogs | $60,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Assistance Animals | 2016 |
| Soroptimist Thrift Haus | $5,000 | Whitefish, MT, US | Social And Economic Empowerment | 2016 |
| Friends Of The Scottsdale Public | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Community Foundation | 2016 |
| Resilient Me | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Foster Care | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Kiita Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 86-0994439 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2398 E CAMELBACK RD SUITE 1080 Phoenix, AZ 85016-0000 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Kiita Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Pres/treas | James D Armstrong |
|---|---|
| Vp/director | Jo-ann Armstrong |
| Director/tre | Patrick Armstrong |
| Secretary/di | Amy D Armstrong |
| Officer/dire | Andrew M Armstrong |
Forms 990-PF
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