Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation
The Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in civic affairs, healthcare, arts and culture, economic development, conservation, and other areas.
Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation at a glance
In short: Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation gave $185K across 68 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $184,745
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 68
- +47.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,717
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,586,806
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1550 N State Pkwy 1002, Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 943-7825
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Civic Federation ($35K). Together the top 10 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
210 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 205 grants of 210 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the shares of grant dollars going to recipients in the listed states were Illinois, 61%; Ohio, 16%; Massachusetts, 9%; New York, 6%; and Pennsylvania, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation gives
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $145K (2021) to $197K (2023). In 2024 it made 68 grants totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Federation Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester Port Chester, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Compassion Care ALS Falmouth, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| O'Connor Scholarship Fund Cranberry Township, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Openlands Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Salem Hospital Salem, OR | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| World Business Chicago Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,586,806 | $154,990 | $204,377 | $184,745 | 68 | $187,870 | $138,483 | $188,122 |
| 2023 | $2,635,243 | $73,173 | $215,912 | $196,550 | 46 | $199,475 | $56,736 | $150,494 |
| 2022 | $2,778,126 | $156,548 | $187,804 | $168,750 | 12 | $172,545 | $129,063 | $148,112 |
| 2021 | $2,809,122 | $149,221 | $187,599 | $145,136 | 56 | $148,706 | $132,828 | $172,075 |
| 2020 | $2,808,016 | $1,491,087 | $212,131 | $190,650 | 28 | — | $1,485,360 | $128,794 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation reported a distributable amount of $188K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Openlands says it protects natural and open spaces in northeastern Illinois and the surrounding region, while World Business Chicago describes its mission as driving inclusive economic growth and job creation. Writers Theatre says it creates connections through performances and programs, and Feeding America says it works to ensure equitable access to nutritious food.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 68 grants totaling $184,745. Grants ranged from $250 to $35,000, with a median award of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $35,000 to the Civic Federation, $30,000 to Cleveland Clinic, and $25,000 to Northwestern Memorial Foundation; each was designated unrestricted. Other listed awards included $6,000 to the Art Institute of Chicago and $5,000 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester, Compassion Care ALS, the O’Connor Scholarship Fund, Openlands, Salem Hospital, and World Business Chicago.
Other 2024 recipients included Writers Theatre, Lincoln Presidential Foundation, Peabody Essex Museum, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Feeding America. Their reported awards were $2,500, $2,500, $2,000, $2,000, and $2,000, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel P Kearney as president and treasurer, Gloria R Kearney as secretary, and Daniel P Kearney Jr as vice president.
Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation is led by Daniel P. Kearney, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel P. Kearney
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel P. Kearney Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria R. Kearney
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation
How much does Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation give each year?
Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation gave $185K across 68 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $197K across 46 grants.
What is Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation's typical grant size?
Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,717, across 68 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation give grants?
Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (16%) and Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (28 grants), Marblehead, MA (10 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Glencoe, IL (2 grants).
Does Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (68 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation's largest grantees?
Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Civic Federation ($35,000), Cleveland Clinic ($30,000) and Northwestern Memorial Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation?
Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $188K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $188K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation's EIN?
Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0476111. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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