Private foundation · EIN 26-0726065 · Weston, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kendall Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $117K total, median $10K. 38% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$117K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CT
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.7M

Grants paid in 2024

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nurturing MindsNewton, MAGeneral support$30K
Planned ParenthoodNew Haven, CTGeneral support$25K
Squash and Education AllianceNew York, NYGeneral support$20K
Enriching Lives Through MusicSan Rafael, CAGeneral support$10K
Homebridge VenturesBridgeport, CTGeneral support$10K
New York Public RadioNew York, MAGeneral support$10K
Public Broadcasting SystemsHartford, CTGeneral support$10K
K Love RadioOmaha, NEGeneral support$2,000

By state: Connecticut 3 · Massachusetts 2 · New York 1 · California 1 · Nebraska 1

About this foundation

Kendall Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Weston, Connecticut, administered in care of Merrill Lynch, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Kendall Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Kendall Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $117K across 8 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Kendall Family Foundation give?

Connecticut (3 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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