The John & Katherine Duda Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The John & Katherine Duda Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Oviedo, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $598,500 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $8,500 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$598,500
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$8,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $309,500 the year before.
47% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $309,500 | 44 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $598,500 | 52 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
The John & Katherine Duda 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 The John & Katherine Duda Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 25 | $243,500 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $108,500 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $66,250 |
| Virginia | 3 | $48,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $25,500 |
| California | 3 | $17,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $17,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $8,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $8,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $8,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse | To be used for hurricane relief for fl and nc | $100,000 |
| Shepherds College | To be used for the scholarship fund and tuition | $62,000 |
| Christian Study Center of Gainesville | To be used for classes, lectures, & community events | $55,000 |
| Partner for Surgery | To be used for cleft infant nutrition program | $40,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $17,000 |
| Ortega Methodist Church | To be used for support church mission & outreach programs | $13,500 |
| Love Missions | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $12,750 |
| Trinity Lutheran School Legacy Fund | To be used for trinity's outdoor class and for gen. Use | $12,750 |
| International Community School | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $12,000 |
| Adventhealth Hospice Care Altamonte SPGS | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $8,500 |
| Christian Study Center of Gainesville Inc | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $8,500 |
| Cita Rescue Mission | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $8,500 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc | To be used for the team beans infant brain tumor fund | $8,500 |
| Detroit Horse Power | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $8,500 |
| Faith Viera Lutheran Church | To be used for an updated warm welcoming space in bldg. C | $8,500 |
| Food for Thought Outreach | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $8,500 |
| Food in Need of Distribution Inc | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $8,500 |
| Gateway Trinity Lutheran Church | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $8,500 |
| Grace Place School | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $8,500 |
| Grind for Life Inc | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $8,500 |
| Lutheran Counseling Services Inc | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $8,500 |
| Mission First | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $8,500 |
| New Life Mission | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $8,500 |
| Phil's Friends | To be used for support cancer patients & their families | $8,500 |
| Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $8,500 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $8,500 |
| Smyrna Elementary School Foundation Inc | To be used for to support the students' overall wellness | $8,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $8,500 |
| St Luke's Concert Series | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $8,500 |
| Young Life | To be used for the panama-nationals | $8,500 |
| Lutheran Church of the Redeemer | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $6,500 |
| Saving Grace in Uganda | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $5,000 |
| Wolfson Children's Hospital (Baptist Health Foundation) | To be used for children's cancer program in honor of heidi cassidy | $5,000 |
| Alpharetta Presbyterian Church | To be used for the apc day preschool program | $4,250 |
| Brevard Zoo | To be used for the zoo campaign fundraiser & new aquarium | $4,250 |
| Cancer Patients Alliance | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $4,250 |
| Changed Choices | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $4,250 |
| Christ Lutheran Church Cape Canaveral | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $4,250 |
| Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $4,250 |
| Hope Helps Inc | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $4,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Duda Nichols
- Audrey Duda Stinson
- Megan Dodd
- Mark Edward Dingwell
- Ashley Fromm
Questions people ask
Does The John & Katherine Duda Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The John & Katherine Duda Foundation Inc give?
$598,500 in tax year 2024, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $8,500.
Who runs The John & Katherine Duda Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Linda Duda Nichols (President/Director), Audrey Duda Stinson (Vice President/Director), Megan Dodd (Secretary/Director) and Mark Edward Dingwell (Treasurer/Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The John & Katherine Duda Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.