J W Kieckhefer Foundation
Historical FunderPrescott, Arizona · EIN 86-6022877 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded101
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$30.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOHN W KIECKHEFER ANDOR JOHN I KIEC |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1151, PRESCOTT AZ 86302 |
| Phone | 9284454010 |
| Form and materials | INTERNALLY INITIATED GRANTS COMPRISE VIRTUALLY ALL OF THE CURRENT GRANT MAKING OF THE FOUNDATION. |
| Deadlines | INFORMATIONAL LETTERS WILL BE ACCEPTED, BUT MAY NOT BE RESPONDED TO. |
| Restrictions | NO LOANS OR GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS |
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
14% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rare Village - Sgs Foundation Fiscal Sponsor | Mckinney, TX | Seizure tracker app & pediatric neurologist program | $100,000 |
| Agape House of Prescott | Prescott, AZ | 2025 capacity building goal | $75,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Alliance | Phoenix, AZ | General purposes/2026 operations | $75,000 |
| Special Operations Solutions Fund | Dension, TX | General purposes | $55,000 |
| Children's Action Alliance | Phoenix, AZ | 2025/2026 child welfare project | $50,000 |
| Shriners Children's Lexington | Lexington, KY | Pediatric orthotics and prosthetics program | $50,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | James 4-H camp improvements and operations fund | $50,000 |
| Central Arizona Shelter Services | Phoenix, AZ | Meal program at the haven | $30,000 |
| Prescott Area Shelter Services | Prescott, AZ | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Yavapai College Foundation | Prescott, AZ | Family enrichment center ($2K), food pantry ($14K), college for kids summer education program ($4K), children's matinees at ycpac ($6K) | $30,000 |
| 1010 Ministries | Prescott, AZ | General purposes | $25,000 |
| American Lutheran Church | Prescott, AZ | Capital improvement fund | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley | Phoenix, AZ | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Ocj Kids | Phoenix, AZ | Emergency removal resources progamming and supplies | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army Southwest Division (The) | Phoenix, AZ | General purposes in the prescott community | $25,000 |
| Shriners Children's Northern California | Sacramento, CA | Motion analysis center and pediatric fracture & sports injury clinic | $25,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul (The) | Phoenix, AZ | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Childhood activities program | $20,000 |
| Banner Health Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | High school internship program in payson, az | $20,000 |
| Chiricahua Community Health Centers Inc | Douglas, AZ | Chiricahua cares fund | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Blind Children | Phoenix, AZ | Early intervention program | $20,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | Portsmouth, VA | Kerr county and texas hill country disaster relief operations | $20,000 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | Phoenix, AZ | Code: red summer heat relief | $20,000 |
| Polara Health | Prescott Valley, AZ | Unfunded care program | $20,000 |
| Prescott Area Habitat for Humanity | Prescott, AZ | Tri build at government canyon | $20,000 |
| Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank | Prescott, AZ | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Prescott Free Clinic | Prescott, AZ | Well woman health check program | $20,000 |
| Prescott Meals on Wheels | Prescott, AZ | General purposes | $18,000 |
| Toys for Tots (Flagstaff) | Flagstaff, AZ | General purposes of flagstaff toys for tots campaign | $17,500 |
| Toys for Tots (Prescott) Co Copper State Detachment 906 Marine Corps Leagu | Prescott, AZ | General purposes toys for tots campaign in the prescott quad city area | $17,500 |
| Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped | Phoenix, AZ | Construction of new health & wellness center | $15,000 |
| Arizonans for Children Inc | Tempe, AZ | Children's visitation centers in phx and mesa | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Arizona | Prescott, AZ | Summer day camp program | $15,000 |
| Center for the Rights of Abused Children | Phoenix, AZ | Children's pro bono law clinic | $15,000 |
| Chino Valley Food Bank | Chino Valley, AZ | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Duet Partners in Health & Aging | Phoenix, AZ | Grandparents raising grandchildren program | $15,000 |
| Feeding America National Office | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Hushabye Nursery | Gilbert, AZ | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Arizona | Tempe, AZ | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Maggie's Place | Phoenix, AZ | General purposes | $15,000 |
| New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranches | Albuquerque, AZ | General purposes | $15,000 |
| People Who Care | Prescott, AZ | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Saavi Services for the Blind | Tucson, AZ | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Smile Train | Washington, DC | General purposes | $15,000 |
| St Joseph the Worker | Phoenix, AZ | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Tempe Community Action Agency | Tempe, AZ | General purposes | $15,000 |
| The Gardner Family Teacher Scholarships | Prescott, AZ | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Verde Valley Sanctuary | Sedona, AZ | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters | Prescott, AZ | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Yavapai County Food Bank | Prescott, AZ | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children | Scottsdale, AZ | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Az Reach | Laveen, AZ | Internship & job readiness program | $10,000 |
| Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center | Breckenridge, CO | 2025-2026 heroic family military program | $10,000 |
| Childsplay Inc | Tempe, AZ | Next fifty campaign | $10,000 |
| Choices Pregnancy Center | Glendale, AZ | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Christian Family Care | Prescott, AZ | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Community Pregnancy Center | Prescott, AZ | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Dignity House | Phoenix, AZ | Dignity house | $10,000 |
| Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center | Lanesboro, MN | Deeply rooted campaign | $10,000 |
| Elevate Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | Discover your future program | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 101 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,639,500 | 101 |
| 2024 | $1,613,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $1,647,300 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349102774
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-6022877
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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