Jess & Brewster J Durkee Foundation
Accepts applications
Jess & Brewster J Durkee Foundation is a private foundation in Jacksonville, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $548,500 in 63 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $48,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$548,500
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$48,000
- Assets$13.0 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $522,000 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $522,000 | 59 | $11.7 million |
| 2024 | $548,500 | 63 | $13.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Edward McCarthy III 1301 Riverplace Blvd Ste 1500, Jacksonville, FL 32207 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (904) 388-9979 |
| What to submit | The Foundation accepts written requests from charitable organizations. |
| Restrictions | Preference given to ministries funded by Brewster J. Durkee prior to his death. |
What Jess & Brewster J Durkee Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 47 | $482,100 |
| Illinois | 2 | $17,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 3 | $7,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $7,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $6,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Life-Jacksonville Area | Unrestricted | $48,000 |
| Prisoners of Christ | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Episcopal School of Jacksonville | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Go To Nations Ministries | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Hope Outreach Ministry for Every-1 | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Young Life-Florida Region | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Barnabas International | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Christian Healing Ministries | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Light in the Word of God | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| N Florida School for Special Educat | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Children's Home Society | Unrestricted | $13,500 |
| Wolfson's Childrens Hospital | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| City Rescue Mission | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Dustbeen Inc | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Faithful and True of Jacksonville | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Live the life | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Mind for Jesus | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| River City Church | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Salvation Army -NE Florida | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranches | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jacksonville Symphony | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pine Castle | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Seamark Ranch | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Happy Brew | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Banner Christian School | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Len ministries | Unrestricted | $9,600 |
| Jacksonville School for Autism | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Daniel Foundation | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Dove Kingdom Builders Ministry | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Jax | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Lighthouse Training Center | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| St Mary's Episcopal Outreach | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| World Affairs Council of Jacksonvil | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| East West Ministries | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jacksonville Historical Society | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| KIPP School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rethreaded | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispanaca | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| InFocus Ministries | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kendall G Durkee
- Edward McCarthy III
- Beville Anderson
Questions people ask
Does Jess & Brewster J Durkee Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jess & Brewster J Durkee Foundation give?
$548,500 in tax year 2024, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Jess & Brewster J Durkee Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kendall G Durkee (Trustee), Edward McCarthy III (Trustee) and Beville Anderson (Trustee).
What does Jess & Brewster J Durkee Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.