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Dks Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in LEAWOOD, KS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Kelly Shewmaker. It holds total assets of $9.6M. Annual income is reported at $4.3M. Total assets have grown from $162K in 2011 to $11.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Tennessee. According to available records, Dks Foundation Inc. has made 19 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $18K. Annual giving has grown from $160K in 2020 to $581K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $896K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $501K, with an average award of $106K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Florida, Texas, Georgia, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$53K
Largest Grant
$140K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Dks Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 19 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL, TX, GA.
Dks Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $2M across 19 grants. The median grant size is $18K, with an average of $106K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $501K.
Dks Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dks Foundation Inc. is headquartered in LEAWOOD, KS. While based in KS, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Shewmaker | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Shewmaker | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$692K
Total Assets
$11.7M
Fair Market Value
$12M
Net Worth
$11.7M
Grants Paid
$581K
Contributions
$123K
Net Investment Income
$1.2M
Distribution Amount
$504K
Total: $1.5M
Total Grants
19
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$106K
Median Grant
$18K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$18K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab CharitableGENERAL SUPPORT | Orlando, FL | $75K | 2023 |
| Helping Hands MinistriesGENERAL SUPPORT | Tallulah Falls, GA | $30K | 2022 |
| Abilene Christian University MissionsGENERAL SUPPORT | Abilene, TX | $501K | 2023 |
| Bethel Bible ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Tyler, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Young LifeGENERAL SUPPORT | Wichita Falls, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Hardin Simmons University Physicians Assistant Mission TripGENERAL SUPPORT | Abilene, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Kids Across AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | Branson, MO | $18K | 2022 |
| Life ChurchCHARITY | Overland Park, KS | $10K | 2021 |
| ChoaidsCHARITY | Tallahassee, FL | $1K | 2021 |
| AcuCHARITY | Abiline, TX | $140K | 2020 |
| Collegeside Church Of ChristCHARITY | Cookeville, TN | $15K | 2020 |
| Antioch Ministries IntlCHARITY | Fort Worth, TX | $5K | 2020 |