Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Louis, Missouri · EIN 37-6612795 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$8,400
Total assets$27M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
25% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis Priory School | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $300,000 |
| St Louis University | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $200,000 |
| The Magic House | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $145,000 |
| Arch Grants | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $125,000 |
| Water Mission | North Charleston, SC | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $125,000 |
| The College School | Webster Groves, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $125,000 |
| Town and Country Historical Society | Town and Country, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $125,000 |
| St Louis Zoo Association | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $110,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| Greater St Louis Inc Foundation | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| Incarnate Word Parish | Chesterfield, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $30,886 |
| St Louis Chess Club | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Access Academies | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $15,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Cable Center | Denver, CO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Kids Win Missouri | Ballwin, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $8,400 |
| A Bed 4 Me Foundation | Valparaiso, FL | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Bishop Dubourg High School | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| St Louis Crisis Nursery | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Washington University Catholic Student Center | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Rooted Sisters | Chesterfield, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Covenant House Missouri | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $4,000 |
| St Louis Area Foodbank | Bridgeton, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $4,000 |
| College of the Holy Cross | Worchester, MA | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $2,500 |
| Washington University School of Law | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $2,500 |
| St Louis Area Diaper Bank | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $2,000 |
| Dwight-Englewood School | Englewood, NJ | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $1,000 |
| Sweet Babies | Richmond Heights, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $1,000 |
| Mightiest Mamas | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $1,000 |
| My Brother Rocks the Spectrum Foundation | Tarzana, CA | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $1,000 |
| New Jersey Scholars Program | Lawrenceville, NJ | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,524,286 | 32 |
| 2023 | $1,242,880 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543199349100709
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6612795
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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