Bruce & Lena Kennedy Family Foundat
The Bruce & Lena Kennedy Family Foundat is a private foundation based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Bruce & Lena Kennedy Family Foundat at a glance
- Total assets
- $76,575
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $5,608
- -34.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $5,608
- -15.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $750
- -27.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bruce & Lena Kennedy Family Foundat
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5212 Green Valley Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914
Phone: (865) 546-9533
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bruce & Lena Kennedy Family Foundat funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Its listed 2021 grant was to an organization in Atlanta, Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 15 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of TN Knoxville, TN | General Support | $500 |
| Macular Degeneration Research Clarksburg, MD | General Support | $400 |
| Carter High Alumni Fund Knoxville, TN | General Support | $250 |
| Alzheimers Association Washington, DC | General Support | $200 |
| American Cancer Society Knoxville, TN | General Support | $200 |
| American Red Cross Greensboro, NC | General Support | $200 |
| American Heart Association Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $200 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | General Support | $200 |
| Second Harvest Maryville, TN | General Support | $200 |
| Knox Vol Rescue Squad Knoxville, TN | General Support | $150 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $76,575 | $5,608 | $750 | — | — | $5,608 | $3,454 |
| 2024 | $71,717 | $8,596 | $1,030 | — | — | $6,596 | $3,278 |
| 2022 | $73,791 | $5,012 | $778 | — | — | $1,912 | $3,182 |
| 2021 | $69,557 | $5,532 | $3,658 | $3,000 | 15 | $2,032 | $2,990 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bruce & Lena Kennedy Family Foundat reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports no grants. The listed grant history includes a $200 grant to Habitat for Humanity Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2021.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bruce Kennedy as president and Dionne Kennedy as secretary.
Bruce & Lena Kennedy Family Foundat is led by Bruce Kennedy, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce Kennedy
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dionne Kennedy
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lena B. Kennedy (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bruce & Lena Kennedy Family Foundat
How large is Bruce & Lena Kennedy Family Foundat?
Bruce & Lena Kennedy Family Foundat reported $77K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6K.
How do I apply for a grant from Bruce & Lena Kennedy Family Foundat?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Bruce & Lena Kennedy Family Foundat make grants?
The foundation is based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Its listed 2021 grant was to an organization in Atlanta, Georgia.
How much is Bruce & Lena Kennedy Family Foundat required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Bruce & Lena Kennedy Family Foundat reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bruce & Lena Kennedy Family Foundat's EIN?
Bruce & Lena Kennedy Family Foundat's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1911439. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Bruce & Lena Kennedy Family Foundat accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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