Bill Kent Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFort Lauderdale, Florida · EIN 47-4897120 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$934K
Organizations funded95
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
44% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bc Swim & Dive Gift Account | Chestnut Hill, MA | Charitable programs | $50,000 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | Charitable programs | $50,000 |
| Marist School | Atlanta, GA | Charitable programs | $50,000 |
| Every Child a Swimmer Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable programs | $40,000 |
| Every Child a Swimmer Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable programs | $35,000 |
| Florida Swims Foundation | Coral Springs, FL | Charitable programs | $30,800 |
| Strikeforce 421 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable programs | $30,000 |
| Florida Tax Watch | Tallahassee, FL | Charitable programs | $27,500 |
| St Ann School | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable programs | $26,000 |
| Heart 2 Heart | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable programs | $25,000 |
| Heart 2 Heart | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable programs | $25,000 |
| St Thomas University | Miami Gardens, FL | Charitable programs | $25,000 |
| The Henry L Stimson Center | Washington, DC | Charitable programs | $25,000 |
| Every Child a Swimmer Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable programs | $21,500 |
| Heart 2 Heart | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable programs | $20,000 |
| Marist School | Atlanta, GA | Charitable programs | $20,000 |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | Scholarship award | $20,000 |
| Florida Swims Foundation | Coral Springs, FL | Charitable programs | $16,670 |
| Every Child a Swimmer Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable programs | $15,000 |
| University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | Scholarship award | $15,000 |
| Swim Across America | Charlotte, NC | Charitable programs | $12,886 |
| Every Child a Swimmer Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable programs | $12,594 |
| Broward College | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Scholarship award | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | Charitable programs | $10,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Gainesville, FL | Scholarship award | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach State Community College | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Scholarship award | $10,000 |
| Piarist Fathers Development | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable programs | $10,000 |
| St Thomas University | Miami Gardens, FL | Annual fund goal | $10,000 |
| The Henry L Stimson Center | Washington, DC | Charitable programs | $10,000 |
| World on Fire Catholic Ministries | Elk Grove Village, IL | Charitable programs | $10,000 |
| Florida Swims Foundation | Coral Springs, FL | Charitable programs | $9,540 |
| Every Child a Swimmer Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable programs | $7,850 |
| United States Swim School Association | Cave Creek, AZ | Charitable programs | $7,000 |
| United States Swim School Association | Cave Creek, AZ | Charitable programs | $5,995 |
| Alzheimers Foundation | Miami, FL | Charitable programs | $5,636 |
| Abcd | Boston, MA | Charitable programs | $5,000 |
| Abcd | Boston, MA | Charitable programs | $5,000 |
| Bonnet House | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable programs | $5,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | Charitable programs | $5,000 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach | Boca Raton, FL | Charitable programs | $5,000 |
| Florida A&m University | Tallahassee, FL | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Florida Southwestern State College | Fort Myers, FL | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Heart 2 Heart | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable programs | $5,000 |
| Lee University | Cleveland, TN | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Our Children Have a Rights Org | Clearwater, FL | Charitable programs | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | West Palm Beach, FL | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Palmer College of Chiropractic | Davenport, IA | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Relate Well Live Well | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable programs | $5,000 |
| South Florida Anglers Baseball School | Lighthouse Point, FL | Charitable programs | $5,000 |
| St John Baptist Church | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable programs | $5,000 |
| St John Baptist Church | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable programs | $5,000 |
| St John Baptist Church | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable programs | $5,000 |
| St John Baptist Church | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable programs | $5,000 |
| St John Baptist Church | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable programs | $5,000 |
| St Justin Martyr Catholic Church | Toms River, NJ | Charitable programs | $5,000 |
| St Petersburg College | St Petersburg, FL | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| St Petersburg College | St Petersburg, FL | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 95 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $933,628 | 95 |
| 2024 | $915,841 | 92 |
| 2023 | $658,716 | 67 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610999349100436
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4897120
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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