Private foundation · EIN 87-3633870 · Rch Palos Vrd, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dscw Kennedy Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $50K. 33% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$1.1M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in CA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$22M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Philanthropic TrustJenkintown, PATo help support various organizations$475K
Marine Mammal Care CenterSan Pedro, CATo help protect marine mammals and their ocean home.$300K
Sealife Response Rehabilitation & Research (sr3)Des Moines, WAFor ocean animals$100K
Colorado Horse RescueLongmont, COTo help save horses from uncertain fate at local livestock auction.$50K
International Bird RescueFairfield, CATo help support this organization$50K
The Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, COTo help feed and care for the animals at the sanctuary.$50K
Elephant Aid InternationalAttapulgus, GATo help support the best possible care for their elephant residents.$43K
Catalina Island Humane SocietyAvalon, CATo help support this organization$5,000
Kamehameha V Deer ReserveLahaina, HITo help support this organization's mission$5,000

By state: Pennsylvania 1 · California 3 · Colorado 2 · Washington 1 · Georgia 1 · Hawaii 1

About this foundation

Dscw Kennedy Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rch Palos Vrd, California, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Dscw Kennedy Foundation 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 Dscw Kennedy Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.1M across 9 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Dscw Kennedy Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (1 grants), California (3 grants), Colorado (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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