Walter Kaitz Foundation

Organization Overview

Walter Kaitz Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (A12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Walter Kaitz Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Walter Kaitz Foundation generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Walter Kaitz Foundation has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $9,455,539. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE WALTER KAITZ FOUNDATION IS A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO DIVERSITY WITHIN THE CABLE AND BROADBAND INDUSTRY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GRANTS PROGRAM - TO FURTHER THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION BY FUNDINGCREATIVE AND UNIQUE PROJECTS IN TWO AREAS:1. COMMUNITY AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT: THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO FUND INITIATIVES THAT PROVIDE THE CABLE AND BROADBAND INDUSTRY WITH BETTER ACCESS TO DIVERSE SUPPLIERS AND ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE TOOLS TO COMPETE EFFECTIVELY WITHIN THE INDUSTRY. THE GRANTS PROGRAM ALSO SEEKS TO FUND COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITIES THAT DEMONSTRATE AND REINFORCE THE IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSITY.2. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO HELP THOSE ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS THAT SERVE DIVERSE PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE NEW TOOLS AND TRAINING TO STRENGTHEN THEIR SKILLS AND ACCELERATE THEIR CAREER ADVANCEMENT.


OUTREACH PROGRAM - THE PROGRAM COORDINATES EFFORTS WITHIN THE CABLE AND BROADBAND INDUSTRY, AND THE BROADER COMMUNITIES WITH WHICH THE INDUSTRY INTERACTS. THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE PROMOTES THE WORK OF THE FOUNDATION, DISSEMINATES DIVERSITY BEST PRACTICES, AND MAINTAINS INFORMATION ON OPPORTUNITIES IN THE INDUSTRY. INDIVIDUALS AND DIVERSE SUPPLIERS MAY ALSO ATTEND EVENTS SCHEDULED ON THE FOUNDATION'S CALENDAR AND UTILIZE OTHER USEFUL LINKS AND RESOURCES ON THE WEBSITE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michelle Ray
Executive Director
$279,159
Dave Watson
Chairman
$0
Michael Powell
President & CEO
$0
Thomas Rutledge
Treasurer
$0
Bob Bakish
Secretary
$0
Patrick Esser
Immediate Past Chairman
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
O'keefe Communications Llc
Production Services For Kaitz Dinner
$162,037
Marriott Business Services
Food & Facilities For Kaitz Dinner
$340,124
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$750,194
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$626,920
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,377,114
Total Program Service Revenue$70,000
Investment income $72,690
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $64,779
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,584,583

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Walter Kaitz Foundation has awarded $826,600 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NATL ASSOC FOR MULTI-ETHNICITY IN COMM

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: PROMOTE DIVERSITY IN THE CABLE INDUSTRY

$270,000

EMMA BOWEN FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: PROMOTE DIVERSITY IN THE CABLE INDUSTRY

$259,100

WOMEN IN CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: PROMOTE DIVERSITY IN THE CABLE INDUSTRY

$252,500

T HOWARD FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Silver Spring, MD

PURPOSE: PROMOTE DIVERSITY IN THE CABLE INDUSTRY

$45,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Walter Kaitz Foundation has recieved totaling $50,140.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$140
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