Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 65 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Law CenterWashington, DC | Charitable contribution | $75K |
| The Learning AllianceVero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $50K |
| Orange County Highschool of the ArtsSanta Ana, CA | Charitable contribution | $30K |
| Salisbury School - John Morris ScholarshipSalisbury, CT | Charitable contribution | $30K |
| Umass Foundation IncNewton, MA | Charitable contribution | $25K |
| Umass Foundation IncNewton, MA | Charitable contribution | $25K |
| Umass Foundation IncNewton, MA | Charitable contribution | $25K |
| Habitat for Humanity Indian RiverVero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $21K |
| CamfedSan Francisco, CA | Charitable contribution | $20K |
| Columbia Business SchoolNew York, NY | Charitable contribution | $20K |
| Planned ParenthoodNew York, NY | Charitable contribution | $20K |
| Umass Foundation IncNewton, MA | Charitable contribution | $20K |
| University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA | Charitable contribution | $17K |
| The American Supporters of Highgate SchoolNew York, NY | Charitable contribution | $15K |
| John's Island Community ServiceVero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $13K |
| Beagle Freedom ProjectValley Village, CA | Charitable contribution | $10K |
| Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC | Charitable contribution | $10K |
| Hamilton CollegeClinton, NY | Charitable contribution | $10K |
| Hampshire CollegeAmherst, MA | Charitable contribution | $10K |
| Holy Family Svces Adoption & Foster CareLos Angeles, CA | Charitable contribution | $10K |
| Hope for Families CenterVero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $10K |
| Hotchkiss SchoolLakeville, CT | Charitable contribution | $10K |
| Immigrant DefendersLos Angeles, CA | Charitable contribution | $10K |
| Jacobs San Diego Food BankSan Diego, FL | Charitable contribution | $10K |
| NeverthirstBirmingham, AL | Charitable contribution | $10K |
| Orphanos the Harbor Mother's ProgramCordova, TN | Charitable contribution | $10K |
| Planned ParenthoodSan Diego, CA | Charitable contribution | $10K |
| Project LiftFort Pierce, FL | Charitable contribution | $10K |
| Safe Space IncStuart, FL | Charitable contribution | $10K |
| We Are All Human FoundationNew York, NY | Charitable contribution | $10K |
| Easthampton Food PantryEast Hampton, NY | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| Foster Love (together We Rise)Brea, CA | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| Camp Hill VillageCopake, NY | Charitable contribution | $7,000 |
| Vassar College RowingPoughkeepsie, NY | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| 1000 Friends of FloridaTallahassee, FL | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's and Parkinson AssociationVero Beach, FL | Ccharitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Arf HamptonsEast Hampton, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Arf HamptonsEast Hampton, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Cambridge Community FoundationCambridge, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| East Hampton Historical SocietyEast Hampton, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Foundation for the Children of the CaliforniasSan Diego, CA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| LvisEast Hampton, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| LvisEast Hampton, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Rosie's PlaceBoston, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Sag Harbor Community RowingSag Harbor, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center of San DiegoSan Diego, CA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Self Realization FellowshipLos Angeles, CA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| The Barking LotRamona, CA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| The SourceVero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Treasure Coast Homeless Services CouncilVero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Umass Foundation IncNewton, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Vna & Hospice FoundationVero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Gift PlanningNew York, NY | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Guild HallEast Hampton, NY | Charitable contribution | $3,600 |
| Broadway Housing CommunitiesNew York, NY | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Compassionate Care ALSWest Falmouth, MA | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Mass General Hospital DevelopmentBoston, MA | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| One Can HelpWaban, MA | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Southampton Hospital FoundationSouthampton, NY | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
By state: Florida 13 · New York 20 · California 12 · Massachusetts 13 · District of Columbia 2 · Connecticut 2
About this foundation
Ethel Kennedy Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts, administered in care of Elizabeth Marran, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Ethel Kennedy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Ethel Kennedy Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $708K across 65 grants, a median of $7,000.
Where does Ethel Kennedy Foundation give?
Florida (13 grants), New York (20 grants), California (12 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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