Jess & Brewster J Durkee Foundation
Historical FunderJacksonville, Florida · EIN 59-3293247 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $12,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Edward McCarthy III |
|---|---|
| Address | 1301 Riverplace Blvd Ste 1500, Jacksonville FL 32207 |
| Phone | 9043889979 |
| Form and materials | The Foundation accepts written requests from charitable organizations. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Preference given to ministries funded by Brewster J. Durkee prior to his death. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
19% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episcopal School of Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Go To Nations Ministries | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Hope Outreach Ministry for Every-1 | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Barnabas International | Rockford, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Christian Healing Ministries | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| N Florida School for Special Educat | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Children's Home Society | Winter Park, FL | Unrestricted | $13,500 |
| Wolfson's Childrens Hospital | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| City Rescue Mission | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Dustbeen Inc | Macclenny, FL | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| River City Church | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Salvation Army -NE Florida | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Jacksonville Symphony | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Banner Christian School | Chesterfield, VA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Len ministries | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $9,600 |
| Jacksonville School for Autism | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Daniel Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Dove Kingdom Builders Ministry | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Jax | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Lighthouse Training Center | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| World Affairs Council of Jacksonvil | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| East West Ministries | Jarlington, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jacksonville Historical Society | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| KIPP School | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| InFocus Ministries | Mount Vernon, WA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Refuge Church | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Cambodian Charitable Relief School | Silverthorne, CO | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Cummer Museum of Art | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| First Coast Women's Services | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Lutheran Social Services | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Guardian ad Litem Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| San Marco Club | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Trinity Rescue Mission | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | Pine Ridge Reservati, SD | Unrestricted | $500 |
The return also lists 27 grants to individuals ($238,900). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $548,500 | 63 |
| 2023 | $522,000 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349103349
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-3293247
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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