Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy
Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy is a private foundation based in Corpus Christi, Texas. In 2025, it reported giving $596,496 through 14 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Texas and Wisconsin.
Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy at a glance
In short: Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy gave $596K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in Texas. 54% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $596,496
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,607
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $11,124,457
- -1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (7 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 802 N Carancahua Ste 1500, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Phone: (361) 882-2272
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christus Spohn Develpment Fdn ($158K). Together the top 10 received $551K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 63 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 20% to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 13 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $53K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $46K repeat.
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $514K (2021) to $615K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $596K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christus Spohn Develpment Fdn Corpus Christi, TX | Facilities Improvements | $157,871 |
| St Patrick's Church Corpus Christi, TX | General Program Support | $95,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Scholarships | $82,000 |
| South Texas Public Broadcasting Corpus Christi, TX | KEDTV | $52,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Fdn Oshkosh, WI | Scholarships | $40,000 |
| South Texas Council Scouting Ameri Corpus Christi, TX | General Support | $30,000 |
| St John Paul II Academy Corpus Christi, TX | General Support | $30,000 |
| Coastal Bend Community Foundation Corpus Christi, TX | Day of Giving | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army - Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,124,457 | $635,257 | $768,117 | $596,496 | 14 | $678,244 | $551,719 | $721,464 |
| 2024 | $11,257,317 | $532,418 | $699,151 | $540,369 | 11 | $617,653 | $455,774 | $679,664 |
| 2023 | $11,424,050 | $420,104 | $713,983 | $559,800 | 14 | $636,592 | $349,196 | $611,851 |
| 2022 | $11,717,929 | $537,079 | $775,860 | $615,000 | 13 | $684,953 | $466,389 | $631,345 |
| 2021 | $11,956,710 | $1,529,635 | $665,462 | $514,000 | 11 | $583,671 | $1,454,432 | $682,367 |
| 2020 | $11,092,537 | $527,672 | $661,470 | $529,100 | 12 | — | $473,958 | $587,986 |
| 2019 | $11,226,335 | $603,117 | $664,434 | $531,350 | 12 | — | $547,190 | $600,443 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy reported a distributable amount of $721K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for scholarships, facilities improvements, general support, broadcasting, and a community foundation’s day of giving.
Among its grantees, the University of Wisconsin Foundation says it promotes the welfare and advances the objectives of the University of Wisconsin–Madison by encouraging alumni, donors, and friends to engage with and support the university. The Coastal Bend Community Foundation describes its mission as enhancing quality of life in the Coastal Bend through charitable and educational grants. Del Mar College Foundation says it helps students get the education they need to achieve career and personal goals, while also transforming the area economy. Timon’s Ministries describes its work as providing outreach and assistance to homeless people and families in need in the Coastal Bend.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $596,496. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $157,871, with a median grant of $27,500. Notable grants included $157,871 to CHRISTUS SPOHN DEVELPMENT FDN for facilities improvements; $95,000 to St Patrick’s Church for general program support; $82,000 to the University of Wisconsin Foundation for scholarships; $52,000 to South Texas Public Broadcasting for KEDTV; and $40,000 to the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Foundation for scholarships. Other listed grants included $30,000 each to South Texas Council Scouting America and St John Paul II Academy, both for general support; $25,000 to Coastal Bend Community Foundation for a day of giving; and $25,000 to the Salvation Army – Corpus Christi for general support. Timon’s Ministries also reported receiving $10,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Martin C Davis as president, Barbara Little as treasurer, Patricia Williams as vice preside, and Patricia Cano as secretary.
Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy is led by Martin C. Davis, President on every filing since 2019; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Martin C. Davis
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$49K (2019) → $70K (2025)
Barbara Little
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$7K (2019) → $9K (2025)
Patricia Williams
Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$7K (2019) → $9K (2025)
Patricia Cano
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Karen Bonner (2019–2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $70K, to Martin C Davis (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy
How much does Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy give each year?
Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy gave $596K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $540K across 11 grants.
What is Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy's typical grant size?
Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy's median grant in 2025 was $27,500, and its average grant was $42,607, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy that year got $37K on average.
Where does Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy give grants?
Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy gives mostly in Texas: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Corpus Christi, TX (11 grants).
Does Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy's largest grantees?
Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy's largest 2025 grantees include Christus Spohn Develpment Fdn ($157,871), St Patrick's Church ($95,000) and University of Wisconsin Foundation ($82,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy?
Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy reported $11.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $678K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $721K (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 Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for scholarships, facilities improvements, general support, broadcasting, and a community foundation’s day of giving. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy?
The foundation states that it 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 Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy's EIN?
Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2983794. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Dr and Mrs Hugh a Kennedy 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
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