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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 13-6097798

Owen Cheatham Foundation

A private foundation in Tequesta, FL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 42 grants and $333,300 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Kenneth Kennerly
105 Del Sol Circle
Tequesta, FL 33469
(561) 758-3582
[email protected]
Form and materials
On organization stationery giving complete details of purposes,needs,goals
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $333,300

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $5,412,436

  • Tax year 2024

    $297,900

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $5,369,013

  • Tax year 2023

    $236,050

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $4,814,202

  • Tax year 2022

    $217,500

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $5,180,813

  • Tax year 2021

    $150,200

    Grants listed
    31
    Assets, end of year
    $4,594,265

  • Tax year 2020

    $169,700

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $4,336,470

  • Tax year 2019

    $129,600

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $4,363,850

  • Tax year 2018

    $135,975

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $4,390,562

Grants paid in 2025

42 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Reid Memorial Presbyterian ChurchAugusta, GA

    Charitable

    $50,000
  2. Jackson Laboratory Advancement OfficeBar Harbor, ME

    Charitable

    $35,000
  3. 10000 DegreesSan Rafael, CA

    Charitable

    $20,000
  4. Boca Raton Champion Golf CharityBoca Raton, FL

    Charitable

    $18,000
  5. New Concord Presbyterian ChurchConcord, VA

    Charitable

    $18,000
  6. Nicklaus Childrens Health Care FoundationJuno Beach, FL

    Charitable

    $18,000
  7. HorizonsWestport, CT

    Charitable

    $15,000
  8. San Francisco Friends SchoolSan Francisco, CA

    Charitable

    $15,000
  9. The Brakhage Center of Media ArtsBoulder, CO

    Charitable

    $15,000
  10. First Tee Gold CoastWest Palm Beach, FL

    Charitable

    $13,100
  11. Business Development BoardPalm Beach, FL

    Charitable

    $10,100
  12. College Prep Partners ProgramOakland, CA

    Charitable

    $10,000
  13. Jupiter Medical Center FoundationJupiter, FL

    Charitable

    $10,000
  14. American Junior Golf AssociationBraselton, GA

    Charitable

    $8,000
  15. McDavid Group CharitiesJupiter, FL

    Charitable

    $6,000
  16. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Charitable

    $5,000
  17. Jazz BakeryBeverly Hills, CA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  18. Driven to CureKensington, MD

    Charitable

    $5,000
  19. Palm Beach County Atlantic UnivesityWest Palm Beach, FL

    Charitable

    $5,000
  20. Song Summit FoundationPark City, UT

    Charitable

    $5,000
  21. St Bartholomew's Church NYNew York, NY

    Charitable

    $5,000
  22. Western Jazz Presenter's NetworkLa Jolla, CA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  23. Habitat for HumanityPalm Beach Gardens, FL

    Charitable

    $4,000
  24. Boca Raton Regional HospitalBoca Raton, FL

    Charitable

    $3,500
  25. South Florida Pga FoundationLake Worth, FL

    Charitable

    $3,500
  26. David Burke FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL

    Charitable

    $3,000
  27. Place of HopeWest Palm BCH, FL

    Charitable

    $3,000
  28. Ken Duke & FriendsNorthbrook, IL

    Charitable

    $2,500
  29. Quantum HouseMangonia Park, FL

    Charitable

    $2,500
  30. Trustbridge of Palm Beach CountyWest Palm Beach, FL

    Charitable

    $2,500
  31. Wake Forest UniversityWinston Salem, NC

    Charitable

    $2,000
  32. Forum Club of Palm BeachesWest Palm Beach, FL

    Charitable

    $1,600
  33. Childrens Home Healthcare CharityNorth Palm Beach, FL

    Charitable

    $1,000
  34. UMD Memorial Foundation HospitalBaltimore, MD

    Charitable

    $1,000
  35. Moving at the Speed of LightJupiter, FL

    Charitable

    $1,000
  36. Palm Beach County Sports Commission FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL

    Charitable

    $1,000
  37. Stop Children's CancerGainesville, FL

    Charitable

    $1,000
  38. Tequesta Friends Public SafetyTequesta, FL

    Charitable

    $1,000
  39. United Way of Palm BeachWest Palm Beach, FL

    Charitable

    $1,000
  40. Women and Girls Fund of the MidshoreEaston, MD

    Charitable

    $1,000
  41. Bellas AngelsWellington, FL

    Charitable

    $500
  42. Historical Society of Palm Beach CountyBoynton Beach, FL

    Charitable

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education2 grants $35,00033% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $34,00032% of the total
  3. Health3 grants $11,00010% of the total
  4. Arts and culture2 grants $10,0009% of the total
  5. Human services3 grants $8,5008% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation1 grant $8,0008% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida23 grants $110,800
  2. Georgia2 grants $58,000
  3. California5 grants $55,000
  4. Maine1 grant $35,000
  5. Virginia1 grant $18,000
  6. Colorado1 grant $15,000
  7. Connecticut1 grant $15,000
  8. Maryland3 grants $7,000
  9. New York1 grant $5,000
  10. Texas1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Kenneth R KennerlyPRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Owen C KennerlyVICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER Hours 2Pay $0

The return

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