Kershaw's Challenge
Dallas, Texas · EIN 455554866 · Private foundation
Kershaw's Challenge is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.7M in grants paid and $169K in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 53 individual grants from this funder — $13.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Kershaw's Challenge funds
Kershaw's Challenge's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, disability services, education, health care, housing & homelessness, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, low-income communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arise Africa TO SUPPORT ORPHANAGE IN ZAMBIA | Ft Worth, TX | $485K | 2019 |
| Arise Africa TO SUPPORT ORPHANAGE IN ZAMBIA | Ft Worth, TX | $460K | 2022 |
| Both Ends Believing ENDING GLOBAL CHILD WELFARE CRISIS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND COLLABORATION. | Plano, TX | $425K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Kershaw's Challenge
Kershaw's Challenge's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at kershawschallenge.com.
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Frequently asked questions about Kershaw's Challenge
- Does Kershaw's Challenge accept grant applications?
- Kershaw's Challenge's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Kershaw's Challenge fund?
- Kershaw's Challenge's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Arise Africa, Both Ends Believing. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Kershaw's Challenge give in grants?
- Kershaw's Challenge reported $1.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.9M over 53 grants.
- Where is Kershaw's Challenge located?
- Kershaw's Challenge is based in Dallas, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 455554866.
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