Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $1,870,469 in grants paid (tax year 2023)
- Average Grant: $39,797
- Geographic Focus: National, based on recent 990-PF records, with concentration in Texas and California
- Application Method: No public application process
- Total Assets: $45,151,092 (tax year 2023)
Contact Details
- Address: 5949 Sherry Lane, Dallas, TX 75225-6532
- Phone: 214-507-8844
- Website: Not available
- Email: Not available
Funding Priorities
The Kershaw Foundation, established by Clayton and Ellen Kershaw, supports at-risk children and families with focus on:
- Children's services and youth development
- International development and relief (Zambia, Dominican Republic)
- Faith-based organisations serving vulnerable populations
- Community development in Dallas and Los Angeles
- Anti-human trafficking initiatives
- Orphan care and family preservation
- Sports programming for underserved youth
Recent Grant Pattern
Based on most recent 990-PF grant records and publicly announced partnerships, the foundation has supported organisations including:
- Behind Every Door (South Dallas community services and sports programming)
- Arise Africa (education and community development in Zambia)
- International Justice Mission (anti-trafficking work in Ghana and Dominican Republic)
- Both Ends Believing (orphan care and family preservation)
- The Dream Center (Los Angeles community services)
Grants have supported projects in Texas, California, Washington D.C., Zambia, and the Dominican Republic.
What They Don't Fund
Not specified, but the foundation appears to focus exclusively on children's services, youth development, and faith-based charitable work.
Application Process & Timeline
The Kershaw Foundation operates as a private family foundation with no public application process. The foundation appears to work through established partnerships and selected beneficiary organisations rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Those seeking support should note that Clayton and Ellen Kershaw also lead Kershaw's Challenge (EIN 45-5554866), a separate 501(c)(3) public charity that raises funds through annual events including Ping Pong 4 Purpose in Los Angeles and KC Live concert in Dallas.
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