Kantner Foundation Inc

JUPITER, FL EIN: 65-0011831 Website

The Kantner Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 1987 by Woodrow A. Kantner, a self-made real estate developer and investor from Martin County, Florida. Based in Jupiter, Florida, the foundation operates as a non-profit organization focused on awarding scholarships to high school students and supporting philanthropic causes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.3M

+21.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$60K

+81.8% YoY

Grant Count

+81.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+0.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kantner Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $340K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The Kantner Foundation was established to carry out two primary objectives: providing scholarships to high school students and advancing the free enterprise system. The foundation recognizes outstanding high school students who have demonstrated an understanding of and commitment to entrepreneurship, with a focus on identifying students with high potential for future success.

The foundation's giving priorities include:

Education and scholarships
Philanthropy and voluntarism
Human services
Health-related causes
Public safety

Grantmaking

The foundation awards scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $3,000 as one-time college scholarships to outstanding high school students. Over the past 32 years, the foundation has distributed hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships and grants, awarding more than 200 scholarships to qualifying students.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports Florida-based high school students and has distributed scholarships and grants throughout Florida. The foundation also operates in multiple states including Alabama, Arizona, Washington D.C., Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Rhode Island, and South Carolina.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $581K (83%)

Georgia $18K (3%)

District of Columbia $15K (2%)

Maine $10K (1%)

Massachusetts $9K (1%)

Alabama $6K (1%)

Indiana $6K (1%)

Louisiana $6K (1%)

+13 more states

Cities

AmherstAnn ArborAtlantaAuburnBaltimoreBoca RatonCambridgeCoral GablesCutlerDavisDaytona BeachDurhamFort LauderdaleFort MyersFort PierceGainesvilleHammondHobe SoundIthacaJacksonville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $7,267,799
Total Revenue: $1,636,048
Total Expenses: $360,849
Net Income: $1,275,199
Total Liabilities: $4,170

Revenue Breakdown (2024):

Investment income and dividends: $149,150
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $1,486,898

Staffing:

1 employee

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$7,267,799	$5,993,243	$6,015,551
Revenue	$1,636,048	$279,543	$1,504,431
Expenses	$360,849	$296,707	$703,425
Qualifying Distributions	$293,083	$218,301	$570,549
Net Investment Income	$1,593,079	$218,749	$110,238
Distributable Amount	$340,002	$335,137	$325,519

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

111 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Massachusetts Institute of Technology Scholarship - Adam Elitzur ($3,000), Southeastern Louisiana University Scholarship - Grace Kelley ($3,000), University of South Florida Scholarship - Haley Thompson ($3,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP - ADAM ELITZUR CAMBRIDGE, MA	SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP - GRACE KELLEY HAMMOND, LA	SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA SCHOLARSHIP - HALEY THOMPSON TAMPA, FL	SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000
BELMONT UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP - ISABELLA KAKATY NASHVILLE, TN	SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA SCHOLARSHIP - JADEN BROWNING GAINESVILLE, FL	SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000
INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP - JARRETT OKUBO FORT PIERCE, FL	SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP - JASMINE TAVARES TALLAHASSEE, FL	SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP - JAYSEN CHANG TALLAHASSEE, FL	SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000
EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP - JONATHAN STEFFEN ATLANTA, GA	SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP - LEONEL MORADEL-FERNANDEZ TALLAHASSEE, FL	SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Samuel B. Silverman - President and Secretary
Richard C. Jarchow - Vice-President
Serhan Uslubas - Assistant Secretary
Thomas N. Silverman - Trustee
Connie P. Santini - Trustee

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SERHAN USLUBAS	ASSISTANT SECRETARY/TRUSTEE	2	$48,610
RICHARD C JARCHOW	VICE-PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE	5	$48,610
SAMUEL B SILVERMAN	PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TRUSTEE	5	$52,660

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2023

In 2023, the Kantner Foundation announced its scholarship winners for that application cycle. Ten students received $3,000 scholarships payable to not-for-profit colleges and universities in the United States:

Kantner Foundation Announces 2023 Scholarship Winners

Ayah Jaber (Jupiter High School, Jupiter)

Bao Nguyen (East Lee County High School, Fort Myers)

Cooper Larkan (Jensen Beach High School, Jensen Beach)

Elliot Saye (Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School, Miami)

Eric Feichthaler Jr. (Oasis Senior High School, Cape Coral)

Jadyn Cox (Jupiter High School, Jupiter)

Kylie Victoria Gillis (Gulf Breeze High School, Gulf Breeze)

Lia Joeselle Ottinot (Calvary Christian Academy, Fort Lauderdale)

Liam Chelkowski (Seminole High School, Sanford)

Megan Marie Waldrop (Lakewood Ranch High School, Lakewood Ranch)

Skylar Jade Traub (American Heritage School Boca Delray, Delray Beach)

Contact Information

Address: The Kantner Foundation 5500 Military Trail, Suite 22-260 Jupiter, FL 33458

Phone: 787-696-1190

Email: kantnerfoundation@gmail.com

Website: www.kantnerfoundation.org

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kantner Foundation Inc fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Kantner Foundation Inc?

**Kantner Scholar Program** The foundation awards scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $3,000 as one-time college scholarships to outstanding high school students. Over the past 32 years, the foundation has distributed hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships and grants, awarding more than 200 scholarships to qualifying students. **Eligibility Requirements** Scholarships are available exclusively to Florida high school seniors who: • Are full-time residents of Florida • Attend public or …

Where does Kantner Foundation Inc make grants?

What size grants does Kantner Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Kantner Foundation Inc awarded 20 grants totaling $60K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Kantner Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Kantner Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $340K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.