Kershaw Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kershaw Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 53 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $150,100. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$150,100
- Assets$51.5 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
39% 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 | $1.9 million | 47 | $45.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 53 | $51.5 million |
How to apply
Kershaw 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 Kershaw Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 35 | $1.4 million |
| California | 10 | $235,760 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $230,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $85,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,175 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arise Africa | General operating fund | $150,100 |
| Heaven South | General operating fund | $130,000 |
| Kershaw's Challenge | General operating fund | $108,800 |
| Children's Medical Center | General operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Concentration | General operating fund | $100,000 |
| Hardball Heros Inc | General operating fund | $100,000 |
| International Justice Mission | General operating fund | $100,000 |
| The Human Impact | General operating fund | $100,000 |
| Airbourne Lifeline Foundation | General operating fund | $75,000 |
| Distinctly His Ministries | General operating fund | $75,000 |
| Mercy Street | General operating fund | $75,000 |
| Interfaith Family Services | General operating fund | $60,000 |
| Action in Africa | General operating fund | $50,000 |
| Alliance for Children Everywhere | General operating fund | $50,000 |
| Baby 2 Baby | General operating fund | $50,000 |
| Brother Bill's Helping Hand | General operating fund | $50,000 |
| Casa del Lago | General operating fund | $50,000 |
| Inspire Spaces Inspire Students | General operating fund | $50,000 |
| Kershaw's Challenge | General operating fund | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation | General operating fund | $50,000 |
| MD Anderson | General operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Men of Nehemiah | General operatng fund | $50,000 |
| The UCLA Medical Foundation | General operating fund | $50,000 |
| Kershaw's Challenge | Genral operating fund | $32,000 |
| Just Keep Livin | General operating fund | $30,000 |
| Behind Every Door Ministries | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| New Friends New Life | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| The Day SCHOO0L at HPPC | General operating fund | $15,600 |
| Shoes That Fit | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| T Bar M Camps | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Cancer for College | General operating fund | $10,560 |
| North Texas Food Bank | General operating fund | $10,325 |
| Women's Auxullary to Children's Medical | General operating fund | $10,230 |
| Care Dallas | General operating fund | $10,020 |
| Act Foundation | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Dallas 24 Hour Club | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Dallas Baptist University | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Jordan Speith Family Foundation | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| La Food Bank | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Oceanside Christian Fellowship | General operating fund | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen Kershaw
- Clayton Kershaw
- Ann Higginbottom
- Jim Melson
Questions people ask
Does Kershaw Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kershaw Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Kershaw Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ellen Kershaw (President), Clayton Kershaw (Vice-President), Ann Higginbottom (Secretary - Treasurer) and Jim Melson (Director - Cfo).
What does Kershaw Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, faith communities and youth programs.