DK Charitable Foundation
DK Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including a church, education and food organizations, and organizations serving children and people with disabilities.
DK Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: DK Charitable Foundation gave $521K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Alabama. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $520,920
- +88.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,705
- +57.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $6,003,846
- +36.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (3 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to DK Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who DK Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Faith Presbyterian Church ($310K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $493K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 120 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that Alabama received 100% of grant dollars. Listed grant recipients include organizations in Birmingham, Vincent, Auburn, and Montgomery, Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is DK Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 19 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 187% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $139K (2022) to $521K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $521K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Presbyterian Church Birmingham, AL | All Generations Contributions Fund | $250,000 |
| Faith Presbyterian Church Birmingham, AL | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Cornerstone Schools of Alabama Inc Birmingham, AL | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Central Alabama Birmingham, AL | Capital Campaign Fund | $25,000 |
| Foster Coalition Inc Birmingham, AL | General & Unrestricted | $22,000 |
| Sozo Children International Birmingham, AL | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Disaster Relief Effort Inc Vincent, AL | General & Unrestricted | $18,300 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Auburn, AL | General & Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| National Ambucs Inc Birmingham, AL | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Sozo Children International Birmingham, AL | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,003,846 | $2,159,930 | $570,082 | $520,920 | 24 | $540,901 | $449,547 | $288,889 |
| 2023 | $4,413,998 | $1,210,019 | $314,520 | $276,220 | 20 | $295,810 | $325,485 | $226,227 |
| 2022 | $3,518,499 | $115,134 | $182,497 | $139,220 | 21 | $158,763 | $117,150 | $217,695 |
| 2021 | $3,585,862 | $362,420 | $436,721 | $399,280 | 39 | $418,534 | $464,651 | $220,374 |
| 2020 | $3,680,613 | $480,932 | $185,799 | $150,862 | 16 | — | $223,624 | $183,182 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DK Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $289K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for Faith Presbyterian Church, Cornerstone Schools of Alabama, Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, Sozo Children International, and National AMBUCS.
The grantees describe their own work in different ways: Cornerstone Schools of Alabama says it offers access to quality education, fine arts development, and faith-based character building for children in impoverished Birmingham-area neighborhoods. Community Food Bank of Central Alabama says it feeds people in need and fosters collaborative solutions to end hunger. Sozo Children International says it empowers vulnerable children to become thriving leaders for Jesus Christ. National AMBUCS says it provides mobility equipment and ramps for individuals with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $520,920. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $5,500. Its largest listed award was $250,000 to Faith Presbyterian Church for its All Generations Contributions Fund. Other notable grants included $60,000 to Faith Presbyterian Church for general and unrestricted purposes; $35,000 to Cornerstone Schools of Alabama; $25,000 to Community Food Bank of Central Alabama; $22,000 to Foster Coalition; and $20,000 to Sozo Children International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cindy Kinnebrew as director and president, and Lee Kinnebrew as director, secretary, and treasurer.
DK Charitable Foundation is led by Cindy Kinnebrew, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cindy Kinnebrew
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Kinnebrew
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 DK Charitable Foundation
How much does DK Charitable Foundation give each year?
DK Charitable Foundation gave $521K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $276K across 20 grants.
What is DK Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
DK Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $21,705, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from DK Charitable Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does DK Charitable Foundation give grants?
DK Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (12 grants) and Vincent, AL (2 grants).
Does DK Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of DK Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are DK Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
DK Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Faith Presbyterian Church ($310,000 across 2 grants), Sozo Children International ($37,720 across 4 grants) and Cornerstone Schools of Alabama Inc ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is DK Charitable Foundation?
DK Charitable Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $541K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $289K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does DK Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Faith Presbyterian Church, Cornerstone Schools of Alabama, Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, Sozo Children International, and National AMBUCS. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from DK Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is DK Charitable Foundation's EIN?
DK Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3789355. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does DK Charitable Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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