Private foundation · EIN 36-4154135 · Iowa City, Iowa · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kenneth K Kinsey 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 116 grants paid, $329K total, median $1,500. 78% of grants stayed in Iowa.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
116
$329K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in IA
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 116 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Iowa Center for AdvancementIowa City, IACare research of alzheimer's relative dementia$30K
Community Foundation of Johnson CountyCoralville, IAGeneral operating fund$16K
Covenant Teaching FellowshipHollywood, FLGeneral operating fund$15K
Zach Johnson FoundationCedar Rapids, IAKids on course endowment$13K
Rotary District 6000 Hef IncCoralville, IAIowa m.o.s.t. (miles of smiles team)$10K
University of Iowa Center for AdvancementIowa City, IAReach program$10K
Greater Cedar Rapids Community FoundationCedar Rapids, IAGeneral operating fund$8,000
University of Iowa Center for AdvancementIowa City, IAHolden comprehensive cnter$8,000
Iccsb FoundationIowa City, IAGeneral operating fund$7,000
FIRST Tee of Naples CollierNaples, FLGeneral operating fund$6,000
Mercy Medical Center FoundationCedar Rapids, IAGeneral operating fund$6,000
Riverside TheatreIowa City, IAGeneral operating fund$6,000
Domestic Violence Intervention ProgramIowa City, IACapital campaign$5,000
Iowa City Community School DistrictIowa City, IAHealthy kids school based clinic$5,000
Kirkwood Community College FoundationCedar Rapids, IAGeneral operating fund$5,000
Oaknoll FoundationIowa City, IAGeneral operating fund$5,000
Ronald McDonald HouseIowa City, IAGeneral operating fund$5,000
Rotary District 6000 Hef IncCoralville, IAKerber - heart safe$5,000
United Way of Johnson CountyCoralville, IAGeneral operating fund$5,000
University of Iowa Center for AdvancementIowa City, IAWomen's golf$5,000
University of Iowa Center for AdvancementIowa City, IAMen's golf$5,000
University of Iowa Center for AdvancementIowa City, IAHancher$5,000
American Seniors Golf Association FoundationMarstone, NCGeneral operating fund$4,000
Rotary District 6000 Hef IncCoralville, IARyle scholarship$4,000
University of Iowa Center for AdvancementIowa City, IALibrary special collection, scottish highlander alumni fund, and college of education$4,000
Hoover Presidential FoundationWest Branch, IAGeneral operating fund$3,900
Shelter HouseIowa City, IAGeneral operating fund$3,500
Free Medical and Dental ClinicIowa City, IAGeneral operating fund$3,000
Mount Mercy University FoundationCedar Rapids, IAGeneral operating fund$3,000
Prospect Meadows SportsMarion, IAGeneral operating fund$3,000
The Iowa Childrens MuseumCoralville, IAGeneral operating fund$3,000
University of Iowa Center for AdvancementIowa City, IAStanly sustaining fund$3,000
Community Crisis Services and Food BankIowa City, IAGeneral operating fund$2,500
Csps Hall IncCedar Rapids, IAGeneral operating fund$2,500
Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, ILGeneral operating fund$2,500
Four OaksCedar Rapids, IAGeneral operating fund$2,500
Iowa Golf Association FoundationDes Moines, IAHerman sani scholarship$2,500
Wee One FoundationLemont, ILGeneral operating fund$2,500
Donald Ross Society FoundationConcord, MAGeneral operating fund$2,100
Abbe Center for Community Mental HealthCedar Rapids, IAGeneral operating fund$2,000
Africa Youth Now FoundationCedar Rapids, IAGeneral operating fund$2,000
Alzheimer's Association - East Central IowaIowa City, IAGeneral operating fund$2,000
Boys & Girls Club of the CorridorCedar Rapids, IAGeneral operating fund$2,000
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchIowa City, IAGeneral operating fund$2,000
Give FoundationRiverside, IAGeneral operating fund$2,000
Hoover Presidential LibraryWest Branch, IAUsa endowment$2,000
Hope LodgeCoralville, IAGeneral operating fund$2,000
Iowa Environmental CouncilDes Moines, IAGeneral operating fund$2,000
Iowa Golf Association FoundationDes Moines, IAGeneral operating fund$2,000
Literacy Volunteers of Collier CountyNaples, FLGeneral operating fund$2,000
Meals on WheelsCoralville, IAGeneral operating fund$2,000
Rotary District 6000 Hef IncCoralville, IAClubfoot$2,000
Salvation ArmyIowa City, IAGeneral operating fund$2,000
Summer of the ArtsIowa City, IAGeneral operating fund$2,000
University of Iowa Center for AdvancementIowa City, IAIc morning qback club scholarship$2,000
Visiting Nurse AssociationIowa City, IAGeneral operating fund$2,000
The Bird House - Hospice Home of Johnson CountyIowa City, IAGeneral operating fund$1,700
Camp CourageousMonticello, IAGeneral operating fund$1,500
Coolidge Corner Theatre FoundationBrookline, MAGeneral operating fund$1,500
Coralville Community Food PantryCoralville, IAGeneral operating fund$1,500

By state: Iowa 90 · Florida 4 · Illinois 4 · Minnesota 5 · North Carolina 1 · Massachusetts 3

About this foundation

Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Iowa City, Iowa, administered in care of Kenneth K Kinsey, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Kenneth K Kinsey Family 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 Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $329K across 116 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation give?

Iowa (90 grants), Florida (4 grants), Illinois (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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