The Jack Kent Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation
The foundation fosters advancements in the art and science of oral and maxillofacial surgery by (1) supporting and strengthening the teaching, research, and service goals of the lsu oms department in new orleans by enriching and supporting practitioner alumni and resident education while providing opportunity for all alumni to give back and pass forward a part of what they have received through their oms training and by (2) funding and supporting scientific and clinical research and education in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
The Jack Kent Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,765,327
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $297,029
- +28.2% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $41,531
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $186,325
- -24.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Jack Kent Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $649K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $649K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LSU Health Sciences Center Foundation New Orleans, LA | Provide funds for the school of dentistry to ensure continued success in educating tomorrow's health care providers, performing cutting edge research, delivering excellent patient care, and engaging the community with outreach programs to improve the health of Louisiana citizens. | $649,145 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,765,327 | $297,029 | $186,325 | — | — | $41,531 |
| 2023 | $1,654,623 | $231,721 | $248,225 | — | — | $43,894 |
| 2022 | $1,671,127 | $217,268 | $893,797 | $649,145 | 1 | $-20,259 |
| 2021 | $2,347,656 | $766,490 | $352,126 | — | — | $217,285 |
| 2020 | $1,933,292 | $47,950 | $88,290 | $2,500 | Total only | $4,396 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Jack Kent Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Jack Kent Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $42K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jack Kent Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation is led by John Wesley Emison DDS MD, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Wesley Emison DDS MD
President
Director & Vice President → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Brian Farrell DDS MD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$7K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Dale J. Misiek DMD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $0 (2024)
John Neary DDS
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $2K (2024)
Arshad Kaleem DMD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Spagnoli DDS PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric T. Geist DDS
Director
Director & Secretary-Treasur → Secretary-Treasurer, 2022
Secretary-Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Herbert D. Stith DDS
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Steven Widner DDS
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Kent DDS
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Biggerstaff DDS
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Haggerty DDS MD
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Anthony Indovina DDS
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Nelson DDS MD
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert M. Laughlin DMD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tooley M. Towns DDS (2020–2022) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to John Neary DDS (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Jack Kent Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation
How large is The Jack Kent Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation?
The Jack Kent Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $297K.
What is The Jack Kent Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation?
The Jack Kent Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in New Orleans, LA. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Jack Kent Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation operate?
The Jack Kent Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is The Jack Kent Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation's EIN?
The Jack Kent Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0706702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 25, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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