Private foundation · EIN 33-1256049 · Charlotte, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kinley Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (Unspecified) and its median grant is $50K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $120K total, median $50K. 33% of grants stayed in North Carolina. Stated restrictions: Unspecified

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$120K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in NC
33%
of grants
Deadline
Unspecified
Assets
$23M

How to apply

Unspecified Contact: Robert Em Strickland, 5970 Fairview Road Suite 705, Charlotte, Nc, 9807019820, NONE Deadlines: Unspecified Restrictions: Unspecified

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fellowship of the Cosmic MindOtto, NCGeneral support$50K
Quantum Futures GroupOtto, NEGeneral support$50K
Emory University - Emory Jazz AllianceAtlanta, GAJazz scholarship$20K

By state: North Carolina 1 · Nebraska 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Kinley Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina, administered in care of Craig Delucia, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Kinley Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Unspecified Deadlines: Unspecified.

How much does Kinley Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $120K across 3 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Kinley Foundation give?

North Carolina (1 grants), Nebraska (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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