Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable
Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable is a private foundation based in Solon, Ohio. It made 17 grants totaling $38,500 in 2025 to organizations including cultural, educational, community, and human-services nonprofits.
Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable at a glance
In short: Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable gave $39K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- Average grant
- $2,265
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $819,160
- Primary geography
- Ohio (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable
- How to Apply
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The filing lists James D. Kendis and/or Robert D. Kendi as contacts. No special form is required, and the filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists June 30 as the deadline; that date has passed for 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing lists June 30 as the deadline; that date has passed for 2026.
- Contact
Application contact: James D Kendis Andor Robert D Kendi
Mailing address: 30775 Bainbridge Road, Solon, OH 44139
Phone: (216) 621-3346
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Jewish Federation of Cleveland ($10K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 10% to Florida, and 1% to Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable gives
- In 2025 it paid out 84% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2025) to $59K (2020). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federation of Cleveland Beachwood, OH | General Unrestricted Fund | $10,000 |
| Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Beachwood, OH | General Unrestricted Fund | $4,500 |
| Case Western Reserve University School of Law Cleveland, OH | General Unrestricted Fund | $3,000 |
| Holden Forests & Gardens Kirtland, OH | General Unrestricted Fund | $2,500 |
| Morikami Museum & Japanese Garden Delray Beach, FL | General Unrestricted Fund | $2,500 |
| Musical Arts Association of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | General Unrestricted Fund | $2,500 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation Cleveland, OH | General Unrestricted Fund | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Sight Center Cleveland, OH | General Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society Cleveland, OH | General Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Cleveland Museum of Art Cleveland, OH | General Unrestricted Fund | $2,000 |
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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 | $819,160 | $59,702 | $58,485 | $38,500 | 17 | $38,500 | $54,569 | $46,076 |
| 2020 | $931,401 | $-7,044 | $64,845 | $59,100 | 23 | — | $28,950 | $42,798 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable reported a distributable amount of $46K 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 organizations with varied missions. Playhouse Square Foundation describes its work as presenting and producing performing arts, advancing arts education, and strengthening the region’s economic vitality. The Cleveland Zoological Society says it raises awareness of the zoo, secures private donations, and provides operating and conservation funding. Providence House says it protects at-risk children and supports families through crisis, while The Gathering Place describes its work as supporting, educating, and empowering people and families touched by cancer.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $38,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest listed awards included $10,000 to The Jewish Federation of Cleveland, $4,500 to Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, and $3,000 to Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Other listed grants included $2,500 each to Holden Forests & Gardens, Morikami Museum & Japanese Garden, Musical Arts Association of Cleveland, and Playhouse Square Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James D. Kendis and Robert D. Kendis as co-trustees.
Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James D. Kendis
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert D. Kendis
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable
How much does Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable give each year?
Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable gave $39K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable's typical grant size?
Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,265, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable give grants?
Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable gives mostly in Ohio: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (9 grants) and Beachwood, OH (3 grants).
Does Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable's largest grantees?
Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include The Jewish Federation of Cleveland ($10,000), Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage ($4,500) and Case Western Reserve University School of Law ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable?
Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable reported $819K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (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 Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Playhouse Square Foundation describes its work as presenting and producing performing arts, advancing arts education, and strengthening the region’s economic vitality. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable?
The filing lists James D. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable's EIN?
Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-7124554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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