Grants paid in 2025
54 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Hospital of OrangeOrange, CA | Innovation and Technology - MAKO Robot FUND | $100K |
| Nature ConservancySacramento, CA | General & Unrestricted | $86K |
| Los Angeles WaterkeeperLos Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $75K |
| Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CA | General & Unrestricted | $75K |
| Conservation International FoundationArlington, VA | General & Unrestricted | $70K |
| Museum AssociatesLos Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $70K |
| Palos Verdes Art Center Beverly G Alpay Center forRch Palos Vrd, CA | General & Unrestricted | $70K |
| South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation IncPls Vrds Pnsl, CA | General & Unrestricted | $70K |
| Childrens Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | Brain Tumor Center | $50K |
| Crystal Cove ConservancyNewport Coast, CA | Cottage Refresh Restoration Fund | $50K |
| Metavivor Research and Support IncMiddleton, WI | General & Unrestricted | $50K |
| The Priority Center Ending the Generational CycleSanta Ana, CA | General & Unrestricted | $45K |
| Upper Missouri Waterkeeper IncBozeman, MT | General & Unrestricted | $45K |
| GrowinggreatManhattan Beach, CA | General & Unrestricted | $35K |
| Museum AssociatesLos Angeles, CA | Lacma fund & general & unrestricted | $35K |
| Iafe United IncRedondo Beach, CA | Scoot Over Fund | $30K |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of MinnesotaSt Paul, MN | General & Unrestricted | $25K |
| Community Music CenterSan Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25K |
| Dance Downtown LA IncLos Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25K |
| Mayo ClinicRochester, MN | General & Unrestricted | $25K |
| Pacific SymphonyIrvine, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25K |
| San Francisco Botanical Garden Society at StrybingSan Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25K |
| Special Hearts in the ArtsCorp Christi, TX | General & Unrestricted | $25K |
| The Wooden Floor for Youth MovementSanta Ana, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25K |
| University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA | USC Athletics - Track and Field | $25K |
| Kqed IncSan Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20K |
| Mongabay Org CorporationAtherton, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20K |
| Santa Ana College FoundationSanta Ana, CA | General & unrestricted | $20K |
| St Joseph Hospital of OrangeOrange, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20K |
| United Way IncLos Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $15K |
| Whiskers & Tails FoundationRch Palos Vrd, CA | General & Unrestricted | $15K |
| Save the Children Federation IncFairfield, CT | General & Unrestricted | $13K |
| North Beach CitizensSan Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10K |
| EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10K |
| Irrelevant Week IncNewport Beach, CA | Charitable Event | $10K |
| Los Angeles Mission IncLos Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10K |
| Minnesota Childrens MuseumSt Paul, MN | General & Unrestricted | $10K |
| National Diaper Bank NetworkNew Haven, CT | General & Unrestricted | $10K |
| Sweet Relief Musicians FundFullerton, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10K |
| The Coral Reef AllianceSan Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10K |
| UC Hastings FoundationSan Francisco, CA | UC Law SF Fund | $10K |
| Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10K |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression inPhiladelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Harvard-Westlake SchoolLos Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Ica LALos Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Alta Good Deeds FoundationWashington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty toNew York, NY | The ASPCA Los Angeles Spay / Neuter Clinic | $5,000 |
| Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic FoundationFullerton, CA | The Lawrence de Graaf Center for Oral and Public History event | $5,000 |
| California TroutSan Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cathedral of Our Lady of the AngelsLos Angeles, CA | Adopt-A-Family Program | $5,000 |
| Laguna Art MuseumLaguna Beach, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nature ConservancySacramento, CA | Dangermond Preserve | $5,000 |
| Oakwood SchoolNorth Hollywood, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trout Unlimited IncWashington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
By state: California 40 · Virginia 1 · Minnesota 3 · Wisconsin 1 · Montana 1 · Texas 1
About this foundation
Kennedy Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does 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 Kennedy Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.5M across 54 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does Kennedy Foundation give?
California (40 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Minnesota (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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