Kent Family Foundation Inc
Kent Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Towson, Maryland. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including schools, a community foundation, a church, a theater, and housing and recreation initiatives.
Kent Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kent Family Foundation Inc gave $152K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Maryland. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $151,500
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,329
- +15.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,816,499
- +53.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (88% 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 Kent Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists Josephine K. Lemken as the contact and states that no form or other materials are required, there are no deadlines, and there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Josephine K Lemken
Mailing address: 106 W Melrose Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210
Phone: (410) 961-9305
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kent Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Baltimore Community Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($7,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 150 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland. Other recipient-state shares were Connecticut (5%), Rhode Island (3%), Pennsylvania (2%), and Vermont (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kent Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 35 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% 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 $80K (2022) to $152K (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Community Foundation Baltimore, MD | Community Foundation | $30,000 |
| Calvert School Baltimore, MD | Private School | $14,000 |
| Church of the Redeemer Baltimore, MD | CHURCH | $10,000 |
| Roland Park Country School Baltimore, MD | Independent School | $9,000 |
| Salisbury School Salisbury, CT | SCHOOL | $7,500 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $7,500 |
| Gilman School Baltimore, MD | Independent School | $7,000 |
| Centerstage of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Theater | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Chesapeake Baltimore, MD | Housing | $5,000 |
| International Tennis Hall of Fame Newport, RI | Youth Athletics | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,816,499 | $1,160,133 | $166,044 | $151,500 | 35 | $152,350 | $1,147,439 | $132,470 |
| 2023 | $1,837,209 | $71,135 | $142,746 | $138,550 | 37 | $138,550 | $68,058 | $132,812 |
| 2022 | $1,908,820 | $79,450 | $85,274 | $80,250 | 27 | $80,250 | $76,803 | $133,594 |
| 2021 | $1,914,644 | $170,858 | $139,035 | $136,750 | 25 | $136,750 | $169,230 | $145,523 |
| 2020 | $1,882,821 | $78,434 | $145,280 | $144,350 | 26 | — | $78,410 | $126,934 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kent Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $132K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants indicate support for education, scholarships, community and recreation, arts, housing, youth athletics, and religious organizations.
The grantees describe their work in varied ways. Baltimore Community Foundation says it works to improve quality of life in the Baltimore region through grantmaking, civic leadership, and strategic investments. Calvert School describes its focus as educating boys and girls through a rigorous curriculum, while Roland Park Country School says it cultivates intellectual curiosity and leadership among girls and young women. Other supported schools describe educational, character-development, and spiritual-development aims. International Tennis Hall of Fame says it preserves tennis history and offers educational and community youth programs; Parks and People says it works to improve Baltimore through green space and education; and Cradles to Crayons says it provides essential items to children in homeless or low-income situations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $151,500. Awards ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants included $30,000 to Baltimore Community Foundation, $14,000 to Calvert School, $10,000 to Church of the Redeemer, and $9,000 to Roland Park Country School. Other notable awards included $7,500 each to Salisbury School and an individual recipient Loyola Academy, and $7,000 to Gilman School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Townsend D. Kent as Senior Vice President, Edgar Robert Kent III as President, and Josephine Kent Lemken as Executive Director.
Kent Family Foundation Inc is led by Josephine Kent Lemken, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Josephine Kent Lemken
Executive Director
Vice President - Treasurer → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edgar Robert Kent III
President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Townsend D. Kent
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: E. Robert Kent III (2020–2023) — Vice President - Secretary
- Former: E. Robert Kent Jr. (2020–2023) — 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 Kent Family Foundation Inc
How much does Kent Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Kent Family Foundation Inc gave $152K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $139K across 37 grants.
What is Kent Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kent Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,329, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kent Family Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Kent Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Kent Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (25 grants) and Towson, MD (2 grants).
Does Kent Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Kent Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth Athletics" (3 grants).
Who are Kent Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kent Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Baltimore Community Foundation ($30,000), Calvert School ($14,000) and Church of the Redeemer ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($7,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kent Family Foundation Inc?
Kent Family Foundation Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kent Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants indicate support for education, scholarships, community and recreation, arts, housing, youth athletics, and religious organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kent Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kent Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kent Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1856051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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Grantable. (2026). Kent Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kent-family-foundation-inc-morg_f2b72cba9fa44dc7ae76a04eab34eb4b
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