Kantner Foundation Inc
Kantner Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Jupiter, Florida. Established in 1987 by Woodrow A. Kantner, it awards scholarships to outstanding high school students who show an understanding of and commitment to entrepreneurship and potential for future success.
Kantner Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kantner Foundation Inc gave $63K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,000
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $7,048,257
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kantner Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that a formal application is available online. Applicants provide information about academic accomplishments and work experience, transcripts and credit certificates, a résumé, essays, and contact details for two references. References must submit their feedback before an application can be submitted. Scholarship funds are paid directly to the colleges or universities attended by awardees. Winners must submit a claim form and supporting materials by August 1; awards may not be deferred.
- Review Cycle
- April 1 for scholarships. The foundation states there is no deadline for other charitable grants.
- Deadline
- April 1 for scholarships.
- Contact
Application contact: Samuel B Silverman
Mailing address: 5500 Military Trail Unit 22-260, Jupiter, FL 33458
Phone: (561) 386-5356
Website: https://kantnerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kantner Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 102 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 5% to Georgia, and 5% to Maryland. The listed scholarship recipients attended institutions in those states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kantner Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 84% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 70% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2023) to $390K (2022). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 21 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $63,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,048,257 | $155,208 | $374,568 | $63,000 | 21 | $294,700 | $120,968 | $419,450 |
| 2024 | $7,267,799 | $1,636,048 | $360,849 | $60,000 | 20 | $293,083 | $1,593,079 | $340,002 |
| 2023 | $5,993,243 | $279,543 | $296,707 | $33,000 | 11 | $218,301 | $218,749 | $335,137 |
| 2022 | $6,015,551 | $1,504,431 | $703,425 | $390,000 | 13 | $570,549 | $110,238 | $325,519 |
| 2021 | $5,204,592 | $544,083 | $639,012 | $111,000 | 37 | $468,861 | $401,339 | $342,852 |
| 2020 | $5,300,790 | $260,761 | $439,551 | $103,050 | 30 | — | $186,652 | $303,741 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kantner Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $419K 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
The foundation’s stated mission includes providing scholarships and advancing the free enterprise system. Its scholarship program recognizes students for academic achievement, leadership, and entrepreneurship. The foundation states that non-academic talents, such as athletic ability, are not considered when selecting qualified scholarship recipients.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $63,000. Each listed grant was $3,000. The grants were reported as scholarships, including awards associated with the University of Florida, University of Central Florida, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida A&M University, University of Georgia, and Johns Hopkins University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Samuel B. Silverman as president, secretary, and trustee; Richard C. Jarchow as vice-president and trustee; and Serhan Uslubas as assistant secretary and trustee.
Kantner Foundation Inc is led by Samuel B. Silverman, President, Secretary & Trustee since 2021 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Samuel B. Silverman
President, Secretary & Trustee
Trustee & Director of Schola → President, Secretary & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $58K (2025)
Richard C. Jarchow
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $54K (2025)
Serhan Uslubas
Assistant Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $54K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Connie P. Santini (2020–2021) — Treasurer & Trustee
- Former: Thomas N. Silverman (2020) — President, Secretary & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $58K, to Samuel B Silverman (President/Secretary/Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kantner Foundation Inc
How much does Kantner Foundation Inc give each year?
Kantner Foundation Inc gave $63K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 20 grants.
What is Kantner Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kantner Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,000, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kantner Foundation Inc give grants?
Kantner Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Kantner Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Kantner Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (21 grants).
How large is Kantner Foundation Inc?
Kantner Foundation Inc reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $295K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $419K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Kantner Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission includes providing scholarships and advancing the free enterprise system. Its scholarship program recognizes students for academic achievement, leadership, and entrepreneurship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kantner Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that a formal application is available online. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kantner Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kantner Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0011831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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