Private foundation · EIN 81-4216262 · Mayfield Heights, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Malcolm E Kenney 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: 14 grants paid, $464K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$464K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryCleveland, OHEducation programming - $30,000slam dunk program - $40,000$70K
Ohio Aerospace InstituteCleveland, OHGirls of tomorrow stem explorers program at douglas macarthur leadership academy$59K
Great Lakes Science CenterCleveland, OHWater technology exhibit$50K
Holden ArboretumKirtland, OHGreen corps$50K
The Young Women's Christian AssociationCleveland, OHIndependence place$40K
Cleveland Zoological SocietyCleveland, OHEducation program to support northeast ohio's children$30K
Open Doors AcademyCleveland, OHGeneral operating support during the 2024-2025 school year and summer 2025$25K
Children's Museum ClevelandCleveland, OHMuseum for all program$25K
Minds Matter ClevelandCleveland, OHGeneral support$25K
Daily Dose of ReadingSouth Euclid, OHPlay & learn program expansion$20K
The Salvation ArmyCleveland, OHOperating support for the ymca of greater cleveland$20K
YMCA of Greater ClevelandCleveland, OHHillcrest family ymca 2025 annual campaign$20K
St Paul's Episcopal ChurchCleveland Heights, OHPart-time employee for children and youth ministries$20K
Greater Cleveland Food BankCleveland, OHFy26 calander year-end match campaign$10K

About this foundation

Malcolm E Kenney Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, administered in care of Cornerstone Family Office LLC, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Malcolm E Kenney 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 Malcolm E Kenney Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $464K across 14 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Malcolm E Kenney Foundation give?

Ohio (14 grants), per its latest filing.

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