Edward J Kavanagh Foundation
Edward J Kavanagh Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sharon, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $122K. Net investment income was $133K.
Edward J Kavanagh Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward J Kavanagh Foundation gave $122K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $121,600
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,511
- +41.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,249,101
- -0.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Edward J Kavanagh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Prince of Peace Center ($30K). Together the top 9 received $122K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Edward J Kavanagh Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2024) to $129K (2023). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prince of Peace Center Farrell, PA | Community Service | $30,000 |
| Buhl Park Corporation Shron, PA | Community Service | $26,600 |
| Joshuas Haven Sharon, PA | Community Service | $20,000 |
| Community Library of Shenango Valley Sharon, PA | Community Service | $10,000 |
| Hope Cat Sharon, PA | Community Service | $10,000 |
| Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools Hermitage, PA | Education | $10,000 |
| Buhl Community Center Sharon, PA | Community Service | $5,000 |
| Building of Hope New Wilmington, PA | Religious | $5,000 |
| Willow Womens Center Transfer, PA | Community Service | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,249,101 | $138,834 | $139,313 | $121,600 | 9 | $121,600 | $132,563 | $125,222 |
| 2024 | $2,249,580 | $120,293 | $128,817 | $115,000 | 12 | $114,000 | $115,155 | $117,316 |
| 2023 | $2,258,104 | $58,779 | $145,347 | $128,750 | 15 | $128,750 | $89,014 | $112,588 |
| 2022 | $2,344,672 | $198,501 | $140,099 | $124,000 | 13 | $124,000 | $193,042 | $128,136 |
| 2021 | $2,286,270 | $116,220 | $134,544 | $120,000 | 10 | — | $110,962 | $129,259 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward J Kavanagh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $125K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edward J Kavanagh Foundation's 2025 filing lists 9 officers; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eileen Buchanan
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Marchand
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Feeney
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Keating
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ned Feeney
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryen Roberts
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon McConnell
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Kavanagh
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Kavanagh
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Edward J Kavanagh Foundation
How much does Edward J Kavanagh Foundation give each year?
Edward J Kavanagh Foundation gave $122K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $115K across 12 grants.
What is Edward J Kavanagh Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward J Kavanagh Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,511, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edward J Kavanagh Foundation give grants?
Edward J Kavanagh Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sharon, PA (4 grants).
Does Edward J Kavanagh Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Edward J Kavanagh Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Service" (7 grants).
Who are Edward J Kavanagh Foundation's largest grantees?
Edward J Kavanagh Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Prince of Peace Center ($30,000), Buhl Park Corporation ($26,600) and Joshuas Haven ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edward J Kavanagh Foundation?
Edward J Kavanagh Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $125K (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 is Edward J Kavanagh Foundation's EIN?
Edward J Kavanagh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7023865. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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