D James Kennedy Foundation Inc
D James Kennedy Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to Florida recipients and the largest grants designated for religious support.
D James Kennedy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: D James Kennedy Foundation Inc gave $53K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,600
- -8.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -47.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,260
- +74.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $60,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to D James Kennedy Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 980 N Federal Highway Ste 440, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: (561) 368-6500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who D James Kennedy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Westminster Academy ($20K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 67 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida recipients received 88% of grant dollars and North Carolina recipients received 11%. The filing also lists grants to recipients in Virginia, Georgia, and Illinois, each representing 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is D James Kennedy Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 72% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 262% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2019) to $70K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Academy Fort Lauderdale, FL | Religious Support | $19,500 |
| Coral Ridge Ministries Fort Lauderdale, FL | Religious Support | $16,000 |
| Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church Fort Lauderdale, FL | Religious Support | $10,500 |
| Evangelism Explosion Arden, NC | Religious Support | $6,000 |
| Music Mission Kiev Altamonte Springs, FL | Religion | $100 |
| Mission of the World Atlanta, GA | Religion | $100 |
| National Center for Life Clearwater, FL | Education | $100 |
| Turning Point USA Lemont, IL | Religion Support | $100 |
| American Values Arlington, VA | Education | $100 |
| Young American Foundation Reston, VA | Education | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,000 | $13,961 | $54,230 | $52,600 | 10 | — | $182 | $2,952 |
| 2024 | $60,000 | $10,155 | $32,826 | $57,400 | 19 | — | $10,155 | $2,814 |
| 2023 | $596,313 | $16,011 | $76,491 | $70,000 | 8 | $70,000 | $20,603 | $26,675 |
| 2022 | $656,793 | $27,488 | $38,310 | $30,500 | 13 | $30,500 | $25,438 | $26,505 |
| 2021 | $667,615 | $522,833 | $51,075 | $48,335 | 17 | $49,675 | $17,690 | $15,233 |
| 2020 | $196,404 | $1,447 | $26,648 | $23,500 | 8 | — | $3,861 | $10,053 |
| 2019 | $221,605 | $6,126 | $14,968 | $10,500 | 5 | — | $6,421 | $11,069 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, D James Kennedy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were primarily designated for religious support; smaller grants listed purposes including religion and education.
Among its grantees, Westminster Academy describes its mission as providing elementary school education based on the classical, Christian model. American Values says it is dedicated to defending the nation’s founding principles and educating the public and policymakers on issues including religious liberty, the sanctity of life, free enterprise, national defense, and the U.S. alliance with Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $52,600. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $19,500, with a median of $100. The largest grants were $19,500 to Westminster Academy, $16,000 to Coral Ridge Ministries, $10,500 to Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, and $6,000 to Evangelism Explosion. Each was designated for religious support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jennifer K Cassidy was listed as President on the 2025 filing.
D James Kennedy Foundation Inc is led by Jennifer K Cassidy, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer K Cassidy
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about D James Kennedy Foundation Inc
How much does D James Kennedy Foundation Inc give each year?
D James Kennedy Foundation Inc gave $53K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 19 grants.
What is D James Kennedy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
D James Kennedy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $5,260, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from D James Kennedy Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does D James Kennedy Foundation Inc give grants?
D James Kennedy Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (3 grants).
Does D James Kennedy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on D James Kennedy Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Support" (4 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are D James Kennedy Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
D James Kennedy Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Westminster Academy ($19,500), Coral Ridge Ministries ($16,000) and Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church ($10,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is D James Kennedy Foundation Inc?
D James Kennedy Foundation Inc reported $60K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $14K.
What does D James Kennedy Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were primarily designated for religious support; smaller grants listed purposes including religion and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from D James Kennedy Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is D James Kennedy Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, D James Kennedy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is D James Kennedy Foundation Inc's EIN?
D James Kennedy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0845411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does D James Kennedy Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 1, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). D James Kennedy Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/d-james-kennedy-foundation-inc-morg_50f75b3b1fbc4b51ab0ac9ef2f6d5bba
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