The Kent Foundation
The Kent Foundation is a private foundation based in Petoskey, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports $74,000 in cash grants to 26 charitable organizations. The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it conducted no direct charitable activities that year and made disbursements only as cash contributions to listed charities.
The Kent Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kent Foundation gave $74K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $74,000
- +57.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,846
- +45.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $441,139
- -12.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (7 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kent 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: 405 N Division Rd Suite 1, Petoskey, MI 49770
Phone: (231) 526-9342
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kent Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 107 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 16% to Florida, 8% to New York, 4% to Wisconsin, and 3% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kent Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 26 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 83% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 312% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2021) to $74K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital Foundation Petoskey, MI | Limited Financial Support for Charitable Purposes | $30,000 |
| Little Traverse Bay Humane Society Harbor Springs, MI | Limited Financial Support for Charitable Purpose | $4,000 |
| Advent Health Foundation Central Florida Orlando, FL | Limited Financial Support for Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation Petoskey, MI | Limited Financial Support for Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Limited Financial Support for Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| Orlando Health Foundation Orlando, FL | Limited Financial Support for Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Harbor Springs Community Food Bank Harbor Springs, MI | Limited Financial Support for Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Harbor Springs Education Foundation Harbor Springs, MI | Limited Financial Support for Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Harbor Springs Library Harbor Springs, MI | Limited Financial Support for Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| The Nehemiah Project Petoskey, MI | Limited Financial Support for Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $441,139 | $22,805 | $84,449 | $74,000 | 26 | $74,000 | $18,718 | $23,712 |
| 2024 | $502,783 | $8,213 | $60,335 | $47,000 | 24 | $47,000 | $16,539 | $26,334 |
| 2023 | $554,905 | $14,120 | $62,558 | $43,000 | 25 | $43,000 | $12,648 | $27,861 |
| 2022 | $603,343 | $13,610 | $49,670 | $40,500 | 19 | $40,500 | $12,783 | $30,630 |
| 2021 | $639,403 | $13,719 | $36,579 | $33,000 | 13 | — | $14,996 | $33,395 |
| 2020 | $662,263 | $5,954 | $38,856 | $35,000 | 16 | — | $15,406 | $33,662 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kent Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2025 — 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 foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes animal care, education, health, food assistance, library services, faith-based community support, and arts, science, history, and culture. For example, Little Traverse Bay Humane Society describes its mission as serving pets and the people who love them with compassionate care; Harbor Springs Library says it promotes reading and lifelong learning; and United Arts of Central Florida says it strengthens arts, science, history, and culture through collaboration and investment. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $74,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest reported grant was $30,000 to McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital Foundation in Petoskey.
Other 2025 grants included $4,000 to Little Traverse Bay Humane Society; $3,000 each to Advent Health Foundation Central Florida, Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation, and University of Wisconsin Foundation; and $2,500 to Orlando Health Foundation. The foundation also gave $2,000 each to Harbor Springs Community Food Bank, Harbor Springs Education Foundation, Harbor Springs Library, The Nehemiah Project, The Salvation Army in Petoskey, and University of Central Florida Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Kent as president, Gregory D Kent as vice president, and Rory Kent and Gary Kent as directors.
The Kent Foundation is led by David Kent, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Kent
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary A. Kent
Director
President & Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rory Kent
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory D. Kent
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Janice D. Kent (2020–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Kent Foundation
How much does The Kent Foundation give each year?
The Kent Foundation gave $74K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 24 grants.
What is The Kent Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kent Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,846, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kent Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Kent Foundation give grants?
The Kent Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (16%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (6 grants), Harbor Springs, MI (5 grants), Petoskey, MI (4 grants) and Cortland, NY (3 grants).
Who are The Kent Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kent Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital Foundation ($30,000), Little Traverse Bay Humane Society ($4,000) and Advent Health Foundation Central Florida ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kent Foundation?
The Kent Foundation reported $441K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kent Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes animal care, education, health, food assistance, library services, faith-based community support, and arts, science, history, and culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kent 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 Kent Foundation's EIN?
The Kent Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6126351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Kent 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Kent Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-kent-foundation-morg_11bce29314224999b11a9f01d3d2d626
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