Lewis E Kern Charitable Residuary Trust
Accepts applications
Lewis E Kern Charitable Residuary Trust is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $12,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$75,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $75,000 | 9 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 8 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $75,000 | 9 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jeffery T Troiano 50 Central Avenue 8th Floor, Sarasota, FL 34230 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (941) 366-4800 |
| What to submit | Letter specifying reason for request |
| Restrictions | Irc section 501(c)(3) organizations only |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 5 | $37,500 |
| Florida | 4 | $37,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Team Gleason Foundation | General | $12,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | General | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota and Desoto Counties | General | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General | $10,000 |
| Tiffany Strong Scholarship Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County | General | $7,500 |
| Holy Angels | General | $7,500 |
| Humane Society of NW Louisiana | General | $4,000 |
| Robinson's Rescue | General | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebecca Seiden
- Jeffery T Troiano
Questions people ask
Does Lewis E Kern Charitable Residuary Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lewis E Kern Charitable Residuary Trust give?
$75,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lewis E Kern Charitable Residuary Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Rebecca Seiden (Trustee) and Jeffery T Troiano (Trustee).