How to apply
See copy of application attached Contact: The Catherine Kennedy Home Fdn, Po Box 4782, Wilmington, Nc, 9104520611 Deadlines: February 28 each year Restrictions: NONE
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
38 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA Grandparents' NetworkWilmington, NC | To provide support for relative caregivers. | $25K |
| St Mary Social Ministry Sister IsaacWilmington, NC | To support/fund services to the elderly in three county area. | $24K |
| Mother Hubbards CupboardWilmington, NC | To support food purchases for distrubution to elderly | $20K |
| Bread for Life MinistriesWilmington, NC | To fund purchases of food and occupancy costs. | $15K |
| Southport Oak Island Interchurch FellowshipBoiling Spring Lakes, NC | To supportfund purchases of food for program clients. | $15K |
| Pender Country Christian ServicesBurgaw, NC | To fund food and personal supplies for senior citizens. | $14K |
| The Help HubWilmington, NC | To fund crisis needs of people over 60. | $12K |
| Wilmington Area Rebuilding MinistryWilmington, NC | To fund and support home repairs for qualifying individuals | $10K |
| Pender Adult ServicesBurgaw, NC | To fund medical staffing to serve older adults | $9,500 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of RaleighWilmington, NC | To fund/support services to seniors. | $9,000 |
| The Lords Food Pantry (brunswick Interchurch Council)Shallotte, NC | To fund food and personal supplies for elderly. | $9,000 |
| Cccc Food PantryHampstead, NC | To fund food purchases | $8,000 |
| Brunswick Baptist AssociationSupply, NC | To fund building/purchase of ramps for elderly. | $8,000 |
| Diaper Bank of NcWilmington, NC | To fund purchase of adult incontenance supplies. | $8,000 |
| Good Samaritan Food & Clothes PantryWilmington, NC | To fund purchase of fresh vegetables and dairy products . | $7,000 |
| 2shareWrightsville Beach, NC | To support purchases of bedding and cookware for grantee clients | $6,000 |
| Cape Fear ClinicWilmington, NC | To support elderly pharmacy needs | $5,000 |
| Brunswick Family AssistanceLeland, NC | To support food and prescription purchases | $4,000 |
| Lower Cape Fear LifecareWilmington, NC | To support injury & prevention project & dementia -friendly services. | $4,000 |
| Brunswick County Wellness CenterSouthport, NC | To support seniors with neurological disorders. | $3,000 |
| Disabled Americans Veterans Chapter 11Wilmington, NC | To support/fund training service officers. | $3,000 |
| Meals on Wheels St Peter Lutheran ChurchSouthport, NC | To support meals on wheels week end program | $3,000 |
| The Salvation ArmyWilmington, NC | To support utility and rent assistance program | $3,000 |
| Comprehensive Care of WilmingtonWilmington, NC | To support options counseling program. | $2,000 |
| Good Shepard CenterWilmington, NC | To fund programs providing food and shelter and housing. | $2,000 |
| Wrightsboro United Methodist Church Food PantryWilmington, NC | To fund food purchases for charitable distribution | $2,000 |
| New Hope ClinicSouth Port, NC | To fund purchase and installation of automatic door opener. | $1,500 |
| Pender County Arts CouncilBurgaw, NC | To support expansion of arts -based programs for elderly | $1,500 |
| FIRST Fruit MinistriesWilmington, NC | To fund purchase of supplies for food pantry. | $1,200 |
| 3 Wheel TherapyCarolina Beach, NC | To fund/support program operating costs. | $1,000 |
| Cape Fear Literacy CouncilWilmington, NC | To support educational opportunities for adult learners | $1,000 |
| Livingstones Tabernacle Food PantryHampstead, NC | To support food pantry | $1,000 |
| Step Up Wilmington Phoenix Hometown HiresWilmington, NC | To suppoert job training and placement. | $1,000 |
| Therapeutic Musicians of Coastal CarolinaWilmington, NC | To provide music for residents in skilled nursing facilities. | $1,000 |
| Unc-W GerontologyWilmington, NC | To suppoert implementation of peer mentoring program to support older adults | $1,000 |
| Wilmington Family YMCAWilmington, NC | To support specific ymca fitness programs for seniors. | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC | To support hurricane helene relief. | $1,000 |
| Wilmington Softball AssnWilmington, NC | To support/fund operating expenses. | $800 |
About this foundation
Catherine Kennedy Home Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Catherine Kennedy Home Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See copy of application attached Deadlines: February 28 each year.
How much does Catherine Kennedy Home Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $244K across 38 grants, a median of $3,500.
Where does Catherine Kennedy Home Foundation give?
North Carolina (38 grants), per its latest filing.
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