Dscw Kennedy Foundation
Invitation OnlyRancho Palos Verdes, California · EIN 87-3633870 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$27.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $42,500 and $100,000.
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
66% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | To help support various organizations | $475,000 |
| Marine Mammal Care Center | San Pedro, CA | To help protect marine mammals and their ocean home. | $300,000 |
| Sealife Response Rehabilitation & Research (Sr3) | Des Moines, WA | For ocean animals | $100,000 |
| Colorado Horse Rescue | Longmont, CO | To help save horses from uncertain fate at local livestock auction. | $50,000 |
| International Bird Rescue | Fairfield, CA | To help support this organization | $50,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary | Keenesburg, CO | To help feed and care for the animals at the sanctuary. | $50,000 |
| Elephant Aid International | Attapulgus, GA | To help support the best possible care for their elephant residents. | $42,500 |
| Catalina Island Humane Society | Avalon, CA | To help support this organization | $5,000 |
| Kamehameha V Deer Reserve | Lahaina, HI | To help support this organization's mission | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,077,500 | 9 |
| 2024 | $723,229 | 11 |
| 2023 | $1,155,000 | 10 |
| 2022 | $200,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602379349100330
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3633870
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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