Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett
Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It supports charitable organizations; its 2024 filing lists grants primarily to Texas recipients.
Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett at a glance
In short: Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett gave $283K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Texas. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $282,500
- +38.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,618
- +30.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $980,461
- -17.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (6 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% 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 Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3700 Potomac, Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (214) 354-5812
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Jude Church Oak Cliff ($60K). Together the top 10 received $257K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 107 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 2% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 17 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 207% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 313% 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 $92K (2021) to $1.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $283K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Church Oak Cliff Dallas, TX | Improvement of Community | $60,000 |
| Men of Nehemiah Dallas, TX | Improvement of Community | $50,000 |
| Our Calling Dallas, TX | Improvement of Community | $50,000 |
| Camp John Marc Dallas, TX | Improvement of Community | $25,000 |
| East West Plano, TX | Improvement of Community | $22,000 |
| Kershaw's Challenge Dallas, TX | Improvement of Community | $10,000 |
| Family Legacy Dallas, TX | Improvement of Community | $10,000 |
| Behind Every Door Dallas, TX | Improvement of Community | $10,000 |
| West Dallas Community School Dallas, TX | Improvement of Community | $10,000 |
| Bonton Farms Dallas, TX | Improvement of Community | $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 | $980,461 | $95,356 | $305,275 | $282,500 | 17 | $282,500 | $81,481 | $90,220 |
| 2023 | $1,190,380 | $423,238 | $225,316 | $203,500 | 16 | $203,500 | $410,881 | $79,708 |
| 2022 | $992,458 | $397,647 | $1,290,003 | $1,273,102 | 6 | $115,000 | $5,077 | $75,232 |
| 2021 | $1,468,611 | $165,599 | $113,006 | $92,000 | 31 | $92,000 | $145,504 | $117,481 |
| 2020 | $1,416,018 | $64,804 | $114,250 | $103,600 | 37 | — | $54,917 | $100,277 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett reported a distributable amount of $90K 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
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied purposes. Men of Nehemiah says it serves homeless and incarcerated men with addictive disorders through residential accommodations and substance-abuse training and counseling. West Dallas Community School says it provides students and families with access to a classical Christian education. ACH Child and Family Services describes its work as bringing resources and skills to children and families facing challenges.
Other supported organizations describe work that includes building schools and orphanages in Zambia and supporting U.S. organizations (Kershaw’s Challenge), developing leaders to transform communities (Dallas Leadership Foundation), and making grants to Christian nonprofits in the Atlanta area (One Hundred Shares).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $282,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $60,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed awards were $60,000 to St Jude Church Oak Cliff, $50,000 each to Men of Nehemiah and Our Calling, $25,000 to Camp John Marc, and $22,000 to East West. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Kershaw’s Challenge, Family Legacy, Behind Every Door, West Dallas Community School, and Bonton Farms.
The foundation also gave $6,000 to Cru, $5,000 to Boxes of Blessings, $5,000 to ACH Child and Family Services, $2,500 to Dallas Leadership Foundation, and $1,000 to One Hundred Shares in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dianne Hawkins as president, treasurer, and secretary, and John Hawkins as vice president.
Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett is led by Dianne Hawkins, President, Treasurer & Secretary since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dianne Hawkins
President, Treasurer & Secretary
Secretary, Treasurer & Vice President → President, Treasurer & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Hawkins
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Chris Athon (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Cherrie Garrett (2020) — President
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 Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett
How much does Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett give each year?
Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett gave $283K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $204K across 16 grants.
What is Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett's typical grant size?
Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,618, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett that year got $16K on average.
Where does Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett give grants?
Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (14 grants).
Does Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Improvement of Community" (17 grants).
Who are Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett's largest grantees?
Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett's largest 2024 grantees include St Jude Church Oak Cliff ($60,000), Men of Nehemiah ($50,000) and Our Calling ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett?
Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett reported $980K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $283K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $90K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied purposes. Men of Nehemiah says it serves homeless and incarcerated men with addictive disorders through residential accommodations and substance-abuse training and counseling. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett's EIN?
Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2900252. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kenneth and Cherrie Garrett 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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