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Dscw Kennedy Foundation

Rancho Palos Verdes, California  ·  EIN 873633870  ·  Private foundation

Dscw Kennedy Foundation is a private foundation based in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $723K in grants paid and $25.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 31 individual grants from this funder — $2.1M awarded across 2022–2024 — including its support for health care. Below is its full funding profile.

$723K
Annual giving (FY2024)
$25.5M
Total assets
31
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Dscw Kennedy Foundation funds

Dscw Kennedy Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on health care, housing & homelessness, mental health, youth development.

Health CareHousing & HomelessnessMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, low-income communities, veterans, youth pop.

familieslow-income communitiesveteransyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Dscw Kennedy Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Marine Mammal Care Center
TO HELP PROTECT MARINE MAMMALS AND THEIR OCEAN HOME.
San Pedro, CA$515K2023
Elephant Aid International
TO HELP SUPPORT THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE FOR THEIR ELEPHANT RESIDENTS.
Attapulgus, GA$410K2023
Marine Mammal Care Center
TO HELP PROTECT MARINE MAMMALS AND THEIR OCEAN HOME.
San Pedro, CA$287K2024
Elephant Aid International
TO HELP SUPPORT THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE FOR THEIR ELEPHANT RESIDENTS.
Attapulgus, GA$142K2024
The Wild Animal Sanctuary
TO HELP FEED AND CARE FOR THE ANIMALS AT THE SANCTUARY.
Keenesburg, CO$50K2024
Horse Haven of Tennessee Inc
TO HELP SUPPORT THIS ORGANIZATION
Lenoir City, TN$50K2024
International Bird Rescue
TO HELP SUPPORT THIS ORGANIZATION
Fairfield, CA$50K2024
Chasing Horses Wild Horse Advocates
TO HELP SUPPORT THIS ORGANIZATION
Medora, ND$50K2024
Co Horse Rescue
TO HELP SAVE HORSES FROM UNCERTAIN FATE AT LOCAL LIVESTOCK AUCTION.
Longmont, CO$50K2023
Wild Animal Sanctuary
TO HELP FEED AND CARE FOR THE ANIMALS AT THE SANCTUARY.
Keenesburg, CO$50K2023
Institute of Range & American Mustang
TO SAVE THE LIVES OF A MUSTANG FAMILY GROUP FROM AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE AND OFFER THEM A SECOND CHANCE.
Hot Springs, SD$50K2023
Ocean Defenders
TO HELP SUPPORT THE CLEANUP CREWS GOING FROM DEBRIS SITE TO DEBRIS SITE.
Huntington Beach, CA$25K2022
Colorado Horse Rescue
TO HELP SAVE HORSES FROM UNCERTAIN FATE AT LOCAL LIVESTOCK AUCTION.
Longmont, CO$25K2022
Elephant Aid International
TO HELP SUPPORT THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE FOR THEIR ELEPHANT RESIDENTS.
Attapulgus, GA$25K2022
Reins of Hope
TO HELP PROVIDE EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY (EAP) FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL, VETERANS, AT-RISK YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, AND FIRST RESP
Ojai, CA$25K2023

Dscw Kennedy Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$200K
2023$1.2M
2024$723K

How to apply for funding from Dscw Kennedy Foundation

Dscw Kennedy Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Dscw Kennedy Foundation

Does Dscw Kennedy Foundation accept grant applications?
Dscw Kennedy Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Dscw Kennedy Foundation fund?
Dscw Kennedy Foundation's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include Marine Mammal Care Center, Elephant Aid International, Marine Mammal Care Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Dscw Kennedy Foundation give in grants?
Dscw Kennedy Foundation reported $723K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.1M over 31 grants.
Where is Dscw Kennedy Foundation located?
Dscw Kennedy Foundation is based in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 873633870.
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About this profile. This page is built from Dscw Kennedy Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Dscw Kennedy Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.