Private foundation · EIN 82-3774139 · Venice, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jean and Walt Kitonis Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $77K total, median $18K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$77K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2024

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Legion Post 10Manassas, VAAdvocating for veterans$32K
Duttine-Cavataio FundPittsburgh, PAHelping families affected by cancer$25K
Penn's Woods Youth Shooting Sports FoundationStoystown, PAYouth sport shooting$10K
The ArtfactoryManassas, VATheater and art programs$10K

By state: Virginia 2 · Pennsylvania 2

About this foundation

Jean and Walt Kitonis Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Venice, Florida, administered in care of Jaclyn McNamara, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Jean and Walt Kitonis Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Jean and Walt Kitonis Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $77K across 4 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Jean and Walt Kitonis Charitable Foundation give?

Virginia (2 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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