Initial Teaching Alphabet Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 11-2074243 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $21,000 and $94,599.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PEGGY WESTLUND |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O JONES WOLF KAPASI 630 THIRD AVE, 18FL, NEW YORK NY 10017 |
| Phone | 3205838048 |
| PWESTLUND@ITAFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | PURPOSE OF GRANT, EDUCATIONAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, FACULTY AND STAFF, PROPOSED METHOD OF CONDUCTING RESEARCH OR PROJECT, BUDGET, EVALUATION, AND REPORTING RESULTS. IN ADDITION, GRANT OVERVIEW, ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND, DETAILED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN, PROPOSED BUDGET, BUDGET JUSTIFICATION, PROJECT DIRECTOR AND PERSONNEL EXPERTISE, ORGANIZATION 501(C)(3) FORM AND ADMINISTRATIVE LETTER AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT. |
| Deadlines | GRANT PROPOSAL DUE FOR CONSIDERATION BY APRIL 30 |
| Restrictions | RECIPIENTS MUST BE TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING THE USE OF THE INITIAL TEACHING ALPHABET. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Middle School | Hutchinson, MN | To further promote and teach the foundation's primary goal - the use of the initial teaching alphabet | $139,624 |
| Little Village Academy | Chicago, IL | To further promote and teach the foundation's primary goal - the use of the initial teaching alphabet | $135,000 |
| Rochester Catholic Schools | Rochester, MN | To further promote and teach the foundation's primary goal - the use of the initial teaching alphabet | $94,599 |
| Centro Metropolitano de Servicios Comunitarios | San Juan, PR | To further promote and teach the foundation's primary goal - the use of the initial teaching alphabet | $63,544 |
| San Miguel School of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further promote and teach the foundation's primary goal - the use of the initial teaching alphabet | $39,476 |
| Soar Academy | Evams, GA | To further promote and teach the foundation's primary goal - the use of the initial teaching alphabet | $30,000 |
| Wabasha-Kellogg Elementary School | Wabasha, MN | To further promote and teach the foundation's primary goal - the use of the initial teaching alphabet | $21,000 |
| Investing in Kidsink | St Augustne, FL | To further promote and teach the foundation's primary goal - the use of the initial teaching alphabet | $20,000 |
| Amani Women Center | Clarkston, GA | To further promote and teach the foundation's primary goal - the use of the initial teaching alphabet | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $563,243 | 9 |
| 2023 | $398,874 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349102536
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-2074243
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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