Bill Kent Family Foundation Incorporated
The Bill Kent Family Foundation supports economic empowerment, scholarships for education, and swim lessons for economically disadvantaged children; its mission page also cites health care, arts and diversity initiatives. The site lists a Fort Lauderdale, FL address and phone number and highlights the Every Child A Swimmer scholarship program.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize nonprofits with programs in education (scholarships), youth development (swim lessons), economic empowerment, or local community services—especially Florida-based organizations or groups with clear local impact.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on scholarships, swim lessons for disadvantaged children, youth development, or local economic empowerment.
- • Demonstrated impact in Florida or clear plans for Florida-based beneficiaries.
- • Ability to submit a concise written statement and to engage by phone or mailed application.
- • Organizations able to show alignment with the foundation’s Every Child A Swimmer or scholarship priorities.
Geography
Grants were paid to organizations in 19 states in the latest year, though 80% of dollars were concentrated in Florida.
Recipient Variety
The foundation made 67 grants to 49 distinct recipients in 2023 with many small-to-mid sized awards and a mix of returning and new grantees, indicating a broad recipient set.
New Applicants
About half of 2023 recipients were new entrants and a public application route (website, written-statement guidance, and contact phone/address) is visible; however, stated language about funding preselected organizations should temper expectations that all unsolicited requests are equally likely to be funded.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
