Kantner Foundation Inc
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
20
+81.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+0.0% YoY
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
States
Cities
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
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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 WinnersAyah 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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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