The Ddk Foundation
Historical FunderPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 20-8305387 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | NA DONALD R KARDON |
|---|---|
| Address | 440 S BROAD STREET UNIT 2302, PHILADELPHIA PA 19146 |
| Phone | 2157351606 |
| Form and materials | LETTER WITH INFORMATION ABOUT APPLICANT AND NEED |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
9% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pcms | Phialadelphia, PA | Educational | $15,500 |
| Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $12,000 |
| Foreign Policy Research | Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Rodeph Shalom | Philadelphia, PA | Religious | $2,800 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Ballet X | Philadelphia, PA | Arts | $1,000 |
| Jewish Fed of Greater Phila | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Whyy | Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Yale University | Hew Haven, CT | Educational | $1,000 |
| Curtis Institute | Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,800 | 11 |
| 2024 | $40,450 | 14 |
| 2023 | $34,680 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642409349100609
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8305387
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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