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This organization closed in 2024. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Est.

1980

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Walter Kaitz Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives in the nonprofit sector through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2024, the foundation paid out a total of $4.2 million across six grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE WALTER KAITZ FOUNDATION IS A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO DIVERSITY WITHIN THE CABLE AND BROADBAND INDUSTRY.
Total Funding Given
$4.2M
2024
Grantees funded
6
Multi-year grantees
67%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$405.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$461.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
P
Paul Buccieri
Board Member
J
James Pitaro
Board Member
R
Richard Sjoberg
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE WALTER KAITZ FOUNDATION?
No. THE WALTER KAITZ FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE WALTER KAITZ FOUNDATION give?
THE WALTER KAITZ FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, New York, and Maryland. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE WALTER KAITZ FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE WALTER KAITZ FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $406 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE WALTER KAITZ FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE WALTER KAITZ FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $4.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE WALTER KAITZ FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE WALTER KAITZ FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include FOUNDATION FOR MINORITY INTERESTS IN MEDIA INC, NAMIC INC, and NCTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE WALTER KAITZ FOUNDATION?
THE WALTER KAITZ FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.