Kenneth H Dart Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Corona Del Mar, CA EIN: 81-6527172

Kenneth H Dart Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Corona Del Mar, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $300K. Net investment income was $138K.

Key facts about Kenneth H Dart Foundation

EIN: 81-6527172
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $300,000
Grants made (2024): 6
Average grant: $50,000
Median grant: $35,000
Total assets: $5,582,639
Primary geography: California (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Kenneth H Dart Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Kenneth H Dart Foundation's 6 itemized 2024 grants were California (90%) and Tennessee (10%). None of its 6 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How Kenneth H Dart Foundation gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.6M

+10.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$300K

+1.7% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$50K

+1.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kenneth H Dart Foundation reported a distributable amount of $267K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Kenneth H Dart Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $270K (90%)

Tennessee $30K (10%)

Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Tennessee

Cities

AnaheimMemphisOrangeSanta AnaIrvineCovina

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,582,639	$5,061,080	$4,498,116
Revenue	$221,757	$210,380	$148,118
Expenses	$331,100	$322,590	$310,443
Qualifying Distributions	$312,831	$307,480	$297,262
Net Investment Income	$138,358	$129,050	$33,397
Distributable Amount	$266,500	$245,893	$220,141

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

25 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Orangewood Foundation ($150,000), The Sheepfold ($50,000), Family Promise of Orange County ($40,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ORANGEWOOD FOUNDATION Santa Ana, CA	TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE WITH FUNDS DIRECTED TO THE CORE PROGRAM FOR FOSTER YOUTH	$150,000
THE SHEEPFOLD Orange, CA	TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE IN PROVIDING REFUGE AND COUNSELING FOR HOMELESS AND ABUSED WOMEN WITH CHILDREN	$50,000
FAMILY PROMISE OF ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, CA	TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN PROVIDING ASSISTANCE AND REFUGE FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES IN ORANGE COUNTY	$40,000
ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL Memphis, TN	TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE IN ASSISTING CHILDREN IN NEED, LIFESAVING RESEARCH AND TREATMENT	$30,000
BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE Irvine, CA	TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE IN ASSISTING UNDERPRIVILEDGED CHILDREN WITH EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER RESOURCES	$15,000
FOREVER KIDS Covina, CA	TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE IN PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH FOSTER KIDS, YOUTH AND FAMILIES.	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Larry Dart	Trustee	3	$5,000
Brian Dart	Trustee	3	$5,000
Leslie Rigg	Trustee	2	$5,000

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kenneth H Dart Foundation?

Kenneth H Dart Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Corona Del Mar, CA. It holds $5.6M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Kenneth H Dart Foundation?

As of 2024, Kenneth H Dart Foundation holds $5.6M in total assets with $222K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $300K in 2024.

Where does Kenneth H Dart Foundation operate?

Kenneth H Dart Foundation has awarded grants in California, Tennessee.

What size grants does Kenneth H Dart Foundation award?

In 2024, Kenneth H Dart Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $300K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Kenneth H Dart Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Kenneth H Dart Foundation reported a distributable amount of $267K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.