George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004

Private foundation · Grantmaker Chicago, IL EIN: 36-6403376
EducationHigher educationHuman services

George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004 is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $665K. Net investment income was $621K.

George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004 at a glance

In short: George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004 gave $665K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $74K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2025)
$665,000
-4.3% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
9
+0.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$73,889
-4.3% vs 2024
Median grant
$40,000
Total assets
$8,905,711
-1.6% vs 2024
Primary geography
Illinois (63% 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 George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004 funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2025

Christo Rey St Martin Pre: $225KChristo Rey St Martin Pre$225KSaint Mary's University: $150KSaint Mary's University$150KThe Infant Welfare Society: $100KThe Infant Welfare Society$100KBerea College: $75KBerea College$75KFamily Matters Inc: $40KFamily Matters Inc$40KFamily Focus Inc: $30KFamily Focus Inc$30KWinona Volunteer Services: $20KWinona Volunteer Services$20KRoseland Training Center: $15KRoseland Training Center$15KWarren W Cherry Preschool: $10KWarren W Cherry Preschool$10K

The largest 2025 recipient was Christo Rey St Martin Pre ($225K). Together the top 9 received $665K.

Grant Size Distribution

54 grants across all recorded years

32<$50K8$50–100K12$100–250K2$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 54 (59%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.

Cities

ChicagoEvanstonWinonaBereaWaukeganEverettAliso ViejoSearcy

How George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004 gives

  • Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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

$0$500K$1M$1.5M11 grants2020 13 grants2021 13 grants2022 10 grants2023 9 grants2024 9 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $665K (2025) to $1.0M (2020). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $665K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Christo Rey St Martin Pre Waukegan, ILGeneral$225,000
Saint Mary's University Winona, MNGeneral$150,000
The Infant Welfare Society Evanston, ILGeneral$100,000
Berea College Berea, KYGeneral$75,000
Family Matters Inc Chicago, ILGeneral$40,000
Family Focus Inc Chicago, ILGeneral$30,000
Winona Volunteer Services Winona, MNGeneral$20,000
Roseland Training Center Chicago, ILGeneral$15,000
Warren W Cherry Preschool Evanston, ILGeneral$10,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2025$8,905,711$737,555$879,043$665,0009$750,328$620,913$613,271
2024$9,047,214$748,558$899,381$695,0009$780,741$631,076$591,391
2023$9,192,380$407,130$893,966$705,00010$784,938$270,430$554,089
2022$9,675,798$304,355$1,090,726$862,00013$953,130$295,916$604,869
2021$10,462,270$1,164,624$1,191,756$936,00013—$1,012,583$670,854
2020$10,488,971$776,339$1,200,531$1,006,33411—$667,126$626,921

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004 reported a distributable amount of $613K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • George P. Kendall Jr.

    Co-Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    $28K (2020) → $34K (2025)

  • Helen R. Kendall

    Co-Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    $28K (2020) → $34K (2025)

  • Thomas C. Kendall

    Co-Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    $28K (2020) → $34K (2025)

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

George P Kendall Jr — Co-Trustee: $34KGeorge P Kendall JrCo-Trustee$34KThomas C Kendall — Co-Trustee: $34KThomas C KendallCo-Trustee$34KHelen R Kendall — Co-Trustee: $34KHelen R KendallCo-Trustee$34K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $34K, to George P Kendall Jr (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004

How much does George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004 give each year?

George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004 gave $665K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $695K across 9 grants.

What is George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004's typical grant size?

George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $73,889, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004 give grants?

George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004 gives mostly in Illinois: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (26%) and Kentucky (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants), Winona, MN (2 grants) and Evanston, IL (2 grants).

Does George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004 give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004's largest grantees?

George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004's largest 2025 grantees include Christo Rey St Martin Pre ($225,000), Saint Mary's University ($150,000) and The Infant Welfare Society ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004?

George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004 reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $750K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $613K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004?

George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004 is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $8.9M in total assets as of 2025.

What is George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004's EIN?

George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6403376. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(7)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 2, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 5, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 7, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 6, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 6, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

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