Bill Kent Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bill Kent Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $933,628 in 95 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$933,628
- Number of grants95
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $915,841 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $658,716 | 64 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $915,841 | 92 | $6.2 million |
| 2025 | $933,628 | 95 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
Bill Kent Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bill Kent Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 53 | $587,565 |
| Georgia | 4 | $121,232 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $60,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $45,500 |
| Arizona | 4 | $22,995 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $17,886 |
| Illinois | 2 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $11,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BC Swim & Dive Gift Account | Charitable programs | $50,000 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation Inc | Charitable programs | $50,000 |
| Marist School | Charitable programs | $50,000 |
| Every Child A Swimmer Inc | Charitable programs | $40,000 |
| Every Child A Swimmer Inc | Charitable programs | $35,000 |
| Florida Swims Foundation | Charitable programs | $30,800 |
| Strikeforce 421 | Charitable programs | $30,000 |
| Florida Tax Watch | Charitable programs | $27,500 |
| St Ann School | Charitable programs | $26,000 |
| Heart 2 Heart | Charitable programs | $25,000 |
| Heart 2 Heart | Charitable programs | $25,000 |
| St Thomas University | Charitable programs | $25,000 |
| The Henry L Stimson Center | Charitable programs | $25,000 |
| Every Child A Swimmer Inc | Charitable programs | $21,500 |
| Heart 2 Heart | Charitable programs | $20,000 |
| Marist School | Charitable programs | $20,000 |
| University of Florida | Scholarship award | $20,000 |
| Florida Swims Foundation | Charitable programs | $16,670 |
| Every Child A Swimmer Inc | Charitable programs | $15,000 |
| University of Central Florida | Scholarship award | $15,000 |
| Swim Across America | Charitable programs | $12,886 |
| Every Child A Swimmer Inc | Charitable programs | $12,594 |
| Broward College | Scholarship award | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Charitable programs | $10,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Scholarship award | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach State Community College | Scholarship award | $10,000 |
| Piarist Fathers Development | Charitable programs | $10,000 |
| St Thomas University | Annual fund goal | $10,000 |
| The Henry L Stimson Center | Charitable programs | $10,000 |
| World on Fire Catholic Ministries | Charitable programs | $10,000 |
| Florida Swims Foundation | Charitable programs | $9,540 |
| Every Child A Swimmer Inc | Charitable programs | $7,850 |
| United States Swim School Association | Charitable programs | $7,000 |
| United States Swim School Association | Charitable programs | $5,995 |
| Alzheimers Foundation | Charitable programs | $5,636 |
| Abcd | Charitable programs | $5,000 |
| Abcd | Charitable programs | $5,000 |
| Bonnet House | Charitable programs | $5,000 |
| Cato Institute | Charitable programs | $5,000 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach | Charitable programs | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William A Kent
- Lesley K Baradel
- Richard C Kent
- Kim Kent
Questions people ask
Does Bill Kent Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bill Kent Family Foundation Inc give?
$933,628 in tax year 2025, across 95 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bill Kent Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists William A Kent (President/Director), Lesley K Baradel (Director), Richard C Kent (Vice President/Treasurer/S) and Kim Kent (Director).
What does Bill Kent Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.