Private foundation · EIN 59-3041359 · Oviedo, Florida

The John and Katherine Duda Foundation Inc

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From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 49 grants paid, $303K total, median $4,800. 49% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
49
$303K
Median grant
$4,800
Stays in FL
49%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.4M

Grants paid in 2025

49 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dakota Boys and Girls RanchMinot, NDTo help at-risk children and their families succeed in the name of christ. we provide care, education, and support with compassion, patienc…$50K
Cita Rescue MissionMelbourne, FLCita's mission is to inspire true life transformation for the addicted, homeless, and forgotten in our community by sharing the gospel and…$29K
St Luke's Lutheran ChurchOviedo, FLTo support/repair the original church of the duda family in piestany slovakia.$25K
Wolfson Children's HospitalJacksonville, FLWolfson children's hospital mission is to provide optimal health for the regions children by providing patient- and family-centered care, e…$17K
Food in Need of Distribution IncIndio, CATo create a community that is free of hunger and food insecurity. find food bank (food in need of distribution) is dedicated to relieving h…$12K
Mission FIRSTJackson, MSTo provide christ-centered programming and services that meet the spiritual, physical, mental, social, and educational needs of the childre…$9,600
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNTo advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.$7,200
Trinity Lutheran School Legacy FundRockledge, FLCompletion and maintenance of outdoor classroom at trinity lutheran school.$7,200
Brevard ZooMelbourne, FLWe share our joy of nature to help wildlife and people thrive.$4,800
Caring and Sharing of South Walton CountySanta Rosa Beach, FLAssistance to persons in crisis/poverty. used to purchase food$4,800
Christian Study Center of Gainesville IncGainesville, FLTo use for their facilities, staffing, programs and christian educational development$4,800
Detroit Horse PowerDetroit, MIContinuing to support after-school and summer programming for underserved youths in detroit. with the overarching goal of providing experie…$4,800
Eagle RanchFlowery Branch, GAUsed for the wings center which it is open to the community and individuals of all ages, couples and families offering counseling services…$4,800
English Language Institute in ChinaFort Collins, COElic uses their online platform to offer english classes in places where it's impossible to send an in-person team. through these classes,…$4,800
Faith Viera Lutheran ChurchRockledge, FLChurch that centers on community outreach by living out their mission of "bringing people to christ and christ to people".$4,800
Gateway Trinity Lutheran ChurchFort Myers, FLSupport for church ministries and community outreach programs.$4,800
International Community SchoolWinter Park, FLThe school combines the most current educational research and practices into a unique christian k-12 school built on three pillars of faith…$4,800
Life for the InnocentWheaton, ILFunding the rescue, rehabilitation, and foster care for children who are sex trafficked.$4,800
Lutheran Counseling Services IncWinter Park, FLSupport the emotional and spiritual health needs of the central florida community while reducing barriers to mental health resources.$4,800
New Life MissionMelbourne, FLTransforming homeless families. the on-campus renewed life program serves single women with children who are homeless or at risk of becomin…$4,800
Palmetto Animal Assisted Life ServicesColumbia, SCTo enrich and empower children and adults with physical disabilities and social needs by training service animals and providing animal assi…$4,800
Phil's FriendsWheaton, ILTo provide support to those affected by cancer. this is done through care package delivery, one-on-one friendships, and spiritual support t…$4,800
Place of HopePalm Beach Gardens, FLTo further place of hopes mission of providing a stable and loving environment for children, youth, and families in crisis by sharing gods…$4,800
Pli (pastoral Leadership Institute)Wheaton, ILThis grant will help fund global mission programs led by the pastoral leadership institute. pli is training local pastors around the world…$4,800
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FLHelping children get the care they need at little to no cost.$4,800
T K Martin CenterStarkville, MSThe grant will help to buy materials or pay therapists to help support this wonderful service which is no cost to families of children with…$4,800
Tri-State Exhibition CenterMcDonald, TNTraditionally, therapeutic services can be quite costly and the cost of caring for someone with special needs is also financially challengi…$4,800
Volunteers in Medicine Jacksonville IncJacksonville, FLTo improve the health of the ne florida community by providing free primary and specialty care to the working uninsured, who cannot afford…$4,800
Redeeming Life Outreach MinistriesSanford, FLSupport single expectant mothers$2,800
The Ortega Methodist ChurchJacksonville, FLThe funds will be used to support ortega church and its missions and outreach programs in our community. it's our hope that this grant will…$2,800
Africa Windmill Project IncWinter Park, FLTo teach rural african families how to grow food using irrigation and sustainable farming techniques in southeastern africa.$2,400
Alpharetta Presbyterian Church IncAlpharetta, GAEnsures a quality education in a christian environment, helping each child grow socially, mentally, physically, and spiritually. we invite…$2,400
Campbell Middle School Foundation IncSmyrna, GAProvide funding necessary to ensure each students success and to passionately inspire innovative education that maximizes the overall acade…$2,400
Cancer Patients AlliancePacific Grove, CAAssistance on improving health outcomes for cancer patients through cancer education, addressing health disparities in the time of covid an…$2,400
Christ Lutheran Church Cape CanaveralCape Canaveral, FLDevoted to teaching the truths of the bible, proclaiming the gospel of jesus christ, and loving our neighbors in word and deed$2,400
Hope Helps IncOviedo, FLHope's mission is to prevent and reduce homelessness in central florida by equipping individuals and families to become self-sufficient thr…$2,400
Lutheran Church of the RedeemerMcLean, VASpreading of the word through worship and music, and community outreach.$2,400
Marietta Schools Foundation IncMarietta, GASupporting and promoting educational achievement and excellence among the students, faculty, staff and administration of the marietta city…$2,400
San Antonio Pregnancy Care CenterSan Antonio, TXThe pregnancy care center is a christian organization to promote the gospel of jesus christ, and to boldly endorse the sacredness of all hu…$2,400
Second StoryDunn Loring, VAContinued outreach for young people who are homeless and need assistance with education, housing and mentorship.$2,400
South Texas Alliance for OrphansSan Antonio, TXTo serve and equip churches in fulfilling the biblical call to care for children and families impacted by the foster care system.$2,400
Stonecreek ChurchMilton, GAWe are a jesus church and a jesus people passionately living out his mission. we study the bible, share the gospel, pray bold prayers, and…$2,400
Team Beans Infant Brain Tumor FundBoston, MAThe jimmy fund has supported the fight against cancer in children and adults at the dana-farber cancer institute, helping to raise the chan…$2,400
The Agricultural Leadership CouncilSalinas, CAProvides needed medical equipment for farmworkers and their families through natividad hospital in salinas, ca.$2,400
The Caring PlaceMiami, FLTransform the lives of homeless men, women and children through comprehensive residential programs to effect lasting change and empower the…$2,400
Three SquareLas Vegas, NVSouthern nevada's only food bank providing food assistance to the residents of lincoln, nye, esmeralda and clark counties. the food bank se…$2,400
Lutheran HavenOviedo, FLTo be used for the organization's general funding needs.$2,000
St Luke's Concert SeriesOviedo, FLTo raise, receive, maintain, and manage funds of st. luke's evangelical lutheran church concert series$2,000
Forge Men IncWinter Park, FLForge men exists to help build great men as god and the bible define greatness. perpetuation of a growing mens ministry that has now spread…$1,800

By state: Florida 24 · North Dakota 1 · California 3 · Georgia 5 · Illinois 3 · Mississippi 2

About this foundation

The John and Katherine Duda Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Oviedo, Florida, administered in care of John L Duda, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The John and Katherine Duda Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The John and Katherine Duda Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $303K across 49 grants, a median of $4,800.

Where does The John and Katherine Duda Foundation Inc give?

Florida (24 grants), North Dakota (1 grants), California (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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