The Danny Kwock Family Foundation
The Danny Kwock Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Newport Beach, California. Its 2024 grants supported organizations in California, Washington, and Florida, including aquatic, surfing, cultural, educational, and community organizations.
The Danny Kwock Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Danny Kwock Family Foundation gave $118K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in California. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $118,000
- +78.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,800
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,267,317
- -4.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (73% 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 The Danny Kwock Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing instructs applicants to mail a request with the charitable purpose to Daniel Kwock. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Daniel Kwock
Mailing address: 2254 Channel Road, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Phone: (949) 496-1153
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Danny Kwock Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Newport Aquatic Ctr ($47K). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 18% to Washington, and 9% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Danny Kwock Family Foundation open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 167% 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 $66K (2023) to $118K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $118K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newport Aquatic Ctr Newport Beach, CA | Charitable Gift | $47,000 |
| Encyclopedia of Surfing Seattle, WA | Charitable Gift | $21,000 |
| Surfing Heritage Cult Ctr San Clemente, CA | Charitable Gift | $15,000 |
| Florida Surf Film Fest Daytona, FL | Charitable Gift | $11,000 |
| Walk on Water Malibu, CA | Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| The Colleges of Law Scholrship Ventura, CA | Scholarship Awarded | $5,000 |
| Balboa Island Museum Balboa Island, CA | Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| CF Balboa Pen Point Community Balboa, CA | Charitable Gift | $2,000 |
| Lompoc Girls Softball Assoc Lompoc, CA | Charitable Gift | $1,000 |
| Jim Thorpe Fundamental Santa Ana, CA | Charitable Gift | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,267,317 | $74,764 | $132,176 | $118,000 | 10 | $118,000 | $68,163 | $70,866 |
| 2023 | $1,324,729 | $124,214 | $75,429 | $66,000 | 5 | $66,000 | $34,721 | $68,778 |
| 2022 | $1,275,506 | $26,191 | $95,725 | $84,500 | 8 | $84,500 | $28,707 | $69,491 |
| 2021 | $1,343,134 | $90,346 | $110,319 | $100,650 | 6 | $100,650 | $84,813 | $75,812 |
| 2020 | $1,363,107 | $55,858 | $112,799 | $80,433 | 6 | — | $31,369 | $74,421 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Danny Kwock Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71K 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 went to organizations including the Newport Aquatic Center, Encyclopedia of Surfing, Surfing Heritage and Culture Center, Florida Surf Film Festival, and community and educational organizations. The Encyclopedia of Surfing says its mission is to preserve, archive, and promote surfing, surfing history, and surfing culture. The Balboa Island Museum says its mission is to collect, preserve, and promote the culture and history of Balboa Island, Newport Beach, and Orange County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $118,000 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $47,000, with a median of $7,500. Its largest grants included $47,000 to Newport Aquatic Center, $21,000 to Encyclopedia of Surfing, $15,000 to Surfing Heritage and Culture Center, $11,000 to Florida Surf Film Festival, and $10,000 to Walk on Water. It also awarded a $5,000 scholarship to The Colleges of Law.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Daniel Kwock is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Danny Kwock Family Foundation is led by Daniel Kwock, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Kwock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 The Danny Kwock Family Foundation
How much does The Danny Kwock Family Foundation give each year?
The Danny Kwock Family Foundation gave $118K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $66K across 5 grants.
What is The Danny Kwock Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Danny Kwock Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $11,800, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Danny Kwock Family Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Danny Kwock Family Foundation give grants?
The Danny Kwock Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (18%) and Florida (9%).
Does The Danny Kwock Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Danny Kwock Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Gift" (9 grants).
Who are The Danny Kwock Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Danny Kwock Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Newport Aquatic Ctr ($47,000), Encyclopedia of Surfing ($21,000) and Surfing Heritage Cult Ctr ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Danny Kwock Family Foundation?
The Danny Kwock Family Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $118K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Danny Kwock Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including the Newport Aquatic Center, Encyclopedia of Surfing, Surfing Heritage and Culture Center, Florida Surf Film Festival, and community and educational organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Danny Kwock Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Danny Kwock Family Foundation's EIN?
The Danny Kwock Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4701404. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Danny Kwock Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Danny Kwock Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 8, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-danny-kwock-family-foundation-morg_51035890e78d4ae8b5e488be7e47d432
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