Kent Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Kent Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Towson, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $151,500 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$151,500
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was up from $138,550 the year before.
6% 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 | $138,550 | 37 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $151,500 | 35 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Josephine K Lemken 106 W Melrose Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 961-9305 |
What Kent Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 29 | $133,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $7,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Community Foundation | Community foundation | $30,000 |
| Calvert School | Private school | $14,000 |
| Church of the Redeemer | Church | $10,000 |
| Roland Park Country School | Independent school | $9,000 |
| Salisbury School | School | $7,500 |
| St Ignatius Loyola Academy | Middle school scholarship | $7,500 |
| Gilman School | Independent school | $7,000 |
| Centerstage of Baltimore | Theater | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Chesapeake | Housing | $5,000 |
| International Tennis Hall of Fame | Youth athletics | $5,000 |
| Roland Park Community Fund | Recreation & environment | $5,000 |
| Blakehurst Scholarship Fund | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Childrens Scholarship Fund | Scholarships low income | $3,000 |
| Enoch Pratt Library | Library | $3,000 |
| Maryland SPCA | Animal welfare & education | $3,000 |
| Parks and People | City recreation, environmental | $3,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Childrens program | $2,500 |
| Best | Scholarship fund | $2,000 |
| Baltimore Collegiate School | Charter school | $2,000 |
| Baltimore Curriculum Project | Public schools programs | $2,000 |
| Baltimore Squashwise | Youth athletics | $2,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Orchestra | $2,000 |
| Baltimore Zoo | Zoo | $2,000 |
| Center for Urban Families | Jobs training | $2,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Environmental | $2,000 |
| Deerwood Foundation | Youth scholarships | $2,000 |
| GBMC Foundation | Hospital | $2,000 |
| Pauls Place | Food and kitchen training | $2,000 |
| Next One Up | Youth athletics | $1,500 |
| Baltimore School for the Arts | Public school | $1,000 |
| Fund for Educational Excellence | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| MD State Boys Choir | Youth choir | $1,000 |
| Princeton University | University | $1,000 |
| St Frances Academy | Catholic school | $1,000 |
| Middleton Place Fund | Historic preservation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Townsend D Kent
- Edgar Robert Kent III
- Josephine Kent Lemken
Questions people ask
Does Kent Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kent Family Foundation Inc give?
$151,500 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Kent Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Townsend D Kent (Senior VP), Edgar Robert Kent III (President) and Josephine Kent Lemken (Executive Director).
What does Kent Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and environment and conservation.