Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $9,200 and the largest $300,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$9,200
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$27.0 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 | $1.2 million | 32 | $25.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 32 | $27.0 million |
How to apply
Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation 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.
What Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 24 | $1.4 million |
| South Carolina | 1 | $125,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Priory School | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $300,000 |
| St Louis University | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $200,000 |
| The Magic House | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $145,000 |
| Arch Grants | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $125,000 |
| Water Mission | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $125,000 |
| The College School | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $125,000 |
| Town and Country Historical Society | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $125,000 |
| St Louis Zoo Association | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $110,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| Greater St Louis Inc Foundation | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| Incarnate Word Parish | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $30,886 |
| St Louis Chess Club | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Access Academies | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $15,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Cable Center | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Kids Win Missouri | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $8,400 |
| A Bed 4 Me Foundation | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Bishop Dubourg High School | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| St Louis Crisis Nursery | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Washington University Catholic Student Center | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Rooted Sisters | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Covenant House Missouri | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $4,000 |
| St Louis Area Foodbank | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $4,000 |
| College of the Holy Cross | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $2,500 |
| Washington University School of Law | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $2,500 |
| St Louis Area Diaper Bank | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $2,000 |
| Dwight-Englewood School | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $1,000 |
| Sweet Babies | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $1,000 |
| Mightiest Mamas | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $1,000 |
| My Brother Rocks the Spectrum Foundation | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $1,000 |
| New Jersey Scholars Program | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerald L Kent
- Judith L Kent
- Matthew T Kent
- Rachel P Kent
- Ana Hernandez Kent
Questions people ask
Does Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $9,200.
Who runs Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jerald L Kent (Trustee), Judith L Kent (Trustee), Matthew T Kent (Trustee) and Rachel P Kent (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.