The John & Katherine Duda Foundation
The John & Katherine Duda Foundation is a private foundation based in Oviedo, Florida. It makes grants to charitable organizations; in 2024, it reported 52 grants totaling $598,500.
The John & Katherine Duda Foundation at a glance
In short: The John & Katherine Duda Foundation gave $599K across 52 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Florida. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $598,500
- +93.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 52
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,510
- +63.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $7,217,711
- +4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (18 of 51, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (41% 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 John & Katherine Duda Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 620257, Oviedo, FL 32762-0257
Phone: (407) 365-2111
Website: https://www.jkdf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John & Katherine Duda Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($100K). Together the top 10 received $342K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($8,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
234 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 230 grants of 234 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida recipients received 41% of grant dollars, followed by North Carolina at 18%, Wisconsin at 11%, Virginia at 8%, and Tennessee at 4%. The grants also included recipients in other states, such as Colorado and Mississippi.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The John & Katherine Duda Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 51 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 51% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 89% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 160% 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 $246K (2020) to $599K (2024). In 2024 it made 52 grants totaling $599K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | To be used for hurricane relief for fl and nc | $100,000 |
| Shepherds College Union Grove, WI | To be used for the scholarship fund and tuition | $62,000 |
| Christian Study Center of Gainesville Gainesville, FL | To be used for classes, lectures, & community events | $55,000 |
| Partner for Surgery McLean, VA | To Be Used for Cleft Infant Nutrition Program | $40,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation Nashville, TN | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $17,000 |
| Ortega Methodist Church Jacksonville, FL | To be used for support church mission & outreach programs | $13,500 |
| Love Missions Sanford, FL | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $12,750 |
| Trinity Lutheran School Legacy Fund Rockledge, FL | To be used for trinity's outdoor class and for gen. Use | $12,750 |
| International Community School Winter Park, FL | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $12,000 |
| Adventhealth Hospice Care Altamonte SPGS Orlando, FL | To be used for the organization's general funding needs. | $8,500 |
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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 | $7,217,711 | $946,072 | $638,955 | $598,500 | 52 | $602,253 | $911,520 | $377,427 |
| 2023 | $6,910,594 | $1,195,983 | $346,783 | $309,500 | 44 | $314,205 | $258,555 | $322,627 |
| 2022 | $6,061,394 | $1,079,930 | $374,053 | $327,300 | 41 | $334,173 | $245,510 | $317,361 |
| 2021 | $5,355,517 | $645,058 | $343,792 | $316,800 | 51 | $317,482 | $436,648 | $313,031 |
| 2020 | $5,054,251 | $58,260 | $274,866 | $245,650 | 46 | — | $62,785 | $273,394 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John & Katherine Duda Foundation reported a distributable amount of $377K 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including disaster relief, education, health and human services, and religious and community programs.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of work represented. Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Partner for Surgery says it helps people in Guatemala access care from volunteer surgical teams. International Community School describes itself as a Christian K–12 school built around faith, family, and scholarship. Other recipients include Food for Thought Outreach, which provides weekly meals to children; Young Life, a ministry for adolescents; and Lutheran Counseling Services, which supports emotional and spiritual health in Central Florida.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 52 grants totaling $598,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $100,000, with a median of $8,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 to Samaritan’s Purse for hurricane relief in Florida and North Carolina; $62,000 to Shepherds College for its scholarship fund and tuition; $55,000 to the Christian Study Center of Gainesville for classes, lectures, and community events; and $40,000 to Partner for Surgery for its cleft infant nutrition program. The foundation also gave $17,000 to the Gary Sinise Foundation for general funding needs and $13,500 to Ortega Methodist Church to support its mission and outreach programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Linda Duda Nichols as president/director; Audrey Duda Stinson as vice president/director; Megan Dodd as secretary/director; Mark Edward Dingwell as treasurer/director; and Ashley Fromm as director.
The John & Katherine Duda Foundation is led by Linda Duda Nichols, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Duda Nichols
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Fromm
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Duda Stinson
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Edward Dingwell
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Dodd
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 John & Katherine Duda Foundation
How much does The John & Katherine Duda Foundation give each year?
The John & Katherine Duda Foundation gave $599K across 52 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $310K across 44 grants.
What is The John & Katherine Duda Foundation's typical grant size?
The John & Katherine Duda Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,500, and its average grant was $11,510, across 52 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John & Katherine Duda Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does The John & Katherine Duda Foundation give grants?
The John & Katherine Duda Foundation's top state is Florida, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (18%) and Wisconsin (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Melbourne, FL (4 grants), Gainesville, FL (2 grants), McLean, VA (2 grants) and Rockledge, FL (2 grants).
Does The John & Katherine Duda Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 69% of The John & Katherine Duda Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 52) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The John & Katherine Duda Foundation's largest grantees?
The John & Katherine Duda Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($100,000), Christian Study Center of Gainesville Inc ($63,500 across 2 grants) and Shepherds College ($62,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($8,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The John & Katherine Duda Foundation?
The John & Katherine Duda Foundation reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $602K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $377K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The John & Katherine Duda Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including disaster relief, education, health and human services, and religious and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John & Katherine Duda Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The John & Katherine Duda Foundation's EIN?
The John & Katherine Duda Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3041359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The John & Katherine Duda Foundation 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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