Ckenneth & Laura Baxter Foundationinc
The C. Kenneth & Laura Baxter Foundation Inc is a private family foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Established in 1986, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and focuses on philanthropic support within the Palm Beach County region. The foundation does not solicit funds and operates through an invitation-only award process with rigorous screening procedures.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.3M
+43.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+3.2% YoY
Grant Count
34
-5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
+9.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Social & Human Services (approximately 39% of giving)
- Health and Medical Support (approximately 30% of giving)
- Education (approximately 8% of giving)
The foundation has demonstrated particular focus on health-related causes, notably Alzheimer's disease support, as well as youth agencies and Christian organizations.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's giving is concentrated in Florida, with 86% of grants remaining within the state. Primary focus is on Palm Beach County and the West Palm Beach area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $19,348,408
- Total Annual Giving: $1,135,000
- Total Revenue: $7.67 million
- Total Expenses: $1.77 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,348,408 | $13,450,334 | $12,572,261 |
| Revenue | $7,666,142 | $2,608,609 | $831,116 |
| Expenses | $1,768,068 | $1,730,536 | $1,805,067 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,171,188 | $1,136,094 | $1,332,993 |
| Net Investment Income | $7,155,701 | $1,155,616 | $430,810 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,252,368 | $1,260,134 | $1,241,450 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
184 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founders & Donors:
- Kenneth Baxter
- Laura Baxter
Directors:
- David S. Donten
- Pamela A. Markley
- Tasha Dickinson
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAMELA A MARKLEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVID S DONTEN | DIRECTOR | 20 | $48,250 |
| WILLIAM K CALER JR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TASHA DICKINSON DAY PITNEY LLP | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: Kenneth & Laura Baxter Foundation Inc. 505 South Flagler Drive, Suite 900 West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Phone: 561-832-9292
Applicants interested in potential funding opportunities should contact the foundation directly to inquire about eligibility, as the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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