The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation
The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It reported 15 grants totaling $520,328 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations including groups working in community health, animal welfare, environmental recreation, and assistance for service members and their families.
The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation gave $520K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $520,328
- +132.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,689
- +55.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $5,254,814
- +96.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Salvation Army ($295K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $517K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 37 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 2% went to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation gives
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1526% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 255% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $10K (2020) to $520K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $520K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Bharat Inc Chesapeake, VA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army Martinsville, VA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army Martinsville, VA | For the Potomac Division | $45,200 |
| Peninsula Society for the Preven Tion of Cruelty T Newport News, VA | General & Unrestricted | $38,852 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Glen Allen, VA | Charitable Event | $35,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc Newport News, VA | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Glen Allen, VA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Coastal Shores Inc Newport News, VA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Aapi of Hampton Roads Inc Suffolk, VA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 | $5,254,814 | $3,243,234 | $664,459 | $520,328 | 15 | $533,862 | $3,168,720 | $209,715 |
| 2023 | $2,676,039 | $1,446,594 | $251,199 | $223,550 | 10 | $236,618 | $1,410,713 | $102,230 |
| 2022 | $1,480,644 | $487,562 | $79,890 | $64,111 | 7 | $77,090 | $35,597 | $90,075 |
| 2021 | $1,072,972 | $286,417 | $43,875 | $32,000 | 4 | $43,865 | $13,417 | $76,702 |
| 2020 | $830,430 | $464,498 | $20,365 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $243 | $60,052 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation reported a distributable amount of $210K 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 with varied purposes. For example, Coastal Shores Inc. describes its mission as raising community awareness and support for the environmental and recreational aspects of the James River and appreciation of coastal Virginia’s natural environment. AAPI of Hampton Roads Inc. describes work that includes free medical services and health fairs, and fundraising for grants to area hospitals and free clinics. Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund Inc. says it provides financial assistance to help soldiers and their families further their education. Heritage Humane Society Inc. says it provides services related to the care and welfare of stray, abandoned, and unwanted animals.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $520,328. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $200,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Notable grants included $200,000 to The Salvation Army in Alexandria, Virginia; $50,000 to Bharat Inc. in Chesapeake, Virginia; $50,000 and $45,200 to The Salvation Army in Martinsville, Virginia; and $38,852 to Peninsula Society for the Prevention of Cruelty T in Newport News, Virginia. Other grants included $35,000 to the American Cancer Society, $25,000 to Habitat for Humanity International, $20,000 to Coastal Shores Inc., and $10,000 each to AAPI of Hampton Roads Inc. and Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Don Brown as director, secretary, treasurer, co-president, and president, and Alex Kaz as director and co-president.
The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation is led by Don Brown, Director, Secretary, Treasurer, Co-Pres & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Don Brown
Director, Secretary, Treasurer, Co-Pres & President
Director, Secretary, Treasurer & Co- President → Director, Secretary, Treasurer, Co-Pres & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Kaz
Director & Co-Pres
Director & Co- President → Director & Co-Pres, 2024
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 Kian Don and Dupre Foundation
How much does The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation give each year?
The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation gave $520K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $224K across 10 grants.
What is The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $34,689, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation give grants?
The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newport News, VA (3 grants), Martinsville, VA (2 grants), Glen Allen, VA (2 grants) and Williamsburg, VA (2 grants).
Does The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (4 grants).
Who are The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Salvation Army ($295,200 across 3 grants), American Cancer Society Inc ($55,000 across 2 grants) and Bharat Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation?
The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $534K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $210K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation's EIN?
The Kian Don and Dupre Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2515718. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kian Don and Dupre 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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