Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation
The Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 recipients included schools, a university, a children’s museum, and other organizations.
Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in Missouri. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,524,286
- +22.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,634
- +22.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,200
- Total assets
- $14,952,849
- +0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (10 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (90% 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 Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13351 Buckland Hall Road, St Louis, MO 63131
Phone: (314) 719-1527
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Louis Priory School ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 140 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri and 8% to recipients in South Carolina. The reported shares for Indiana and Colorado were 1% each, and Florida was reported as 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 32 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $56K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% 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 $987K (2022) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Priory School St. Louis, MO | For General Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $300,000 |
| St Louis University St. Louis, MO | For General Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $200,000 |
| The Magic House St. Louis, MO | For General Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $145,000 |
| Arch Grants St. Louis, MO | For General Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $125,000 |
| Water Mission North Charleston, SC | For General Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $125,000 |
| The College School Webster Groves, MO | For General Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $125,000 |
| Town and Country Historical Society Town and Country, MO | For General Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $125,000 |
| St Louis Zoo Association St. Louis, MO | For General Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $110,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri St. Louis, MO | For General Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $50,000 |
| Greater St Louis Inc Foundation St. Louis, MO | For General Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $50,000 |
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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 | $14,952,849 | $1,711,437 | $1,659,702 | $1,524,286 | 32 | $1,529,236 | $1,600,607 | $1,290,164 |
| 2023 | $14,931,119 | $684,622 | $1,341,403 | $1,242,880 | 32 | $1,242,880 | $593,121 | $1,172,119 |
| 2022 | $15,590,600 | $651,051 | $1,100,898 | $987,080 | 28 | $989,400 | $546,915 | $1,210,187 |
| 2021 | $16,038,643 | $1,540,831 | $1,531,296 | $1,404,080 | 23 | $1,406,340 | $1,437,875 | $1,337,972 |
| 2020 | $16,020,280 | $702,172 | $1,147,816 | $1,050,000 | 25 | — | $604,001 | $1,118,444 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Saint Louis University describes its mission as pursuing truth and serving humanity through teaching, research, health care, and community service. The Magic House says it engages children through hands-on learning experiences that spark imagination and develop problem-solving skills. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri says it builds girls of courage, confidence, and character.
Other 2024 recipients describe missions related to supporting underserved students, children’s well-being, families facing a child’s health-care needs, and children and families experiencing crises. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $1,524,286. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $300,000, with a median of $9,200. Its largest grants included $300,000 to St. Louis Priory School, $200,000 to St. Louis University, $145,000 to The Magic House, and $125,000 each to Arch Grants, Water Mission, The College School, and Town and Country Historical Society. The listed grant purposes were for the recipient organizations’ general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jerald L. Kent, Judith L. Kent, Matthew T. Kent, Rachel P. Kent, and Ana Hernandez Kent as trustees.
Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ana Hernandez Kent
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerald L. Kent
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith L. Kent
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew T. Kent
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel P. Kent
Trustee
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 Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation
How much does Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation give each year?
Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 32 grants.
What is Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,200, and its average grant was $47,634, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation that year got $30K on average.
Where does Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation give grants?
Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (17 grants) and Chesterfield, MO (2 grants).
Does Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Louis Priory School ($300,000), St Louis University ($200,000) and The Magic House ($145,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation?
Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation reported $15.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Saint Louis University describes its mission as pursuing truth and serving humanity through teaching, research, health care, and community service. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation's EIN?
Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6612795. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jerry and Judy Kent Family 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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