The DDK Foundation
Accepts applications
The DDK Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $40,450 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$40,450
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$685,408
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $34,680 the year before.
8% 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 | $34,680 | 15 | $680,462 |
| 2024 | $40,450 | 14 | $685,408 |
How to apply
| Contact | Donald R Kardon 440 S Broad Street Unit 2302, Philadelphia, PA 19146 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 735-1606 |
| What to submit | Letter with information about applicant and need |
What The DDK Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $36,700 |
| New York | 1 | $2,750 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PCMS | Educational | $15,000 |
| Barnes Foundation | Educational | $7,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Foreign Policy Research Institute | Educational | $2,900 |
| Individual | Religious | $2,800 |
| Metropolitan Opera | Charitable | $2,750 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Yale University | Educational | $1,000 |
| Jewish Fed of Greater Phila | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $500 |
| Whyy | Educational | $500 |
| Ballet X | Arts | $500 |
| Curtis Institute | Educational | $250 |
| Museum of American Rev | Educational | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald R Kardon
- Dorothy R Kardon
Questions people ask
Does The DDK Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The DDK Foundation give?
$40,450 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs The DDK Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald R Kardon (Trustee) and Dorothy R Kardon (Trustee).
What does The DDK Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.