The Durden Foundation Inc
Historical FunderPanama City Beach, Florida · EIN 59-3546150 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $500,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SCOTT HELMS |
|---|---|
| Address | 2605 THOMAS DRIVE, PANAMA CITY BEACH FL 32408 |
| Phone | 8502308331 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS AND LETTERS SHOULD BE SENT DIRECTLY TO MR. SCOTT HELMS AT THE ADDRESS SHOWN IN 2(A) ABOVE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| 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
33% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison Institute | Tallahassee, FL | Government research and education | $500,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Prostate cancer research | $400,000 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center | Tampa, FL | Cancer research | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,000,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $700,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $693,334 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611209349101211
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-3546150
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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