Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust
The Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust is a private foundation based in Decaturville, Tennessee. Its 2025 filing records grants for scholarships to colleges and universities.
Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust at a glance
In short: Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust gave $13K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,250
- +72.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,325
- -30.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $589,237
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (92% 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 Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust
- 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: 56 N Pleasant St PO Box 429, Decaturville, TN 38329
Phone: (731) 852-2821
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Tennessee ($9K). Together the top 8 received $12K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Tennessee recipients: 92% went to organizations in Tennessee, 4% to Mississippi, and 4% to Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust gives
- Giving grew 148% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $3K (2023) to $13K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN | Scholarships | $8,800 |
| Freed Hardeman University Henderson, TN | Scholarships | $500 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $1,000 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Parsons, TN | Scholarships | $500 |
| Tennessee Tech University Cookeville, TN | Scholarships | $500 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL | Scholarships | $500 |
| University of Memphis Memphis, TN | Scholarships | $500 |
| Union University Jackson, TN | Scholarships | $475 |
| Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN | Scholarships | $475 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $589,237 | $21,007 | $13,829 | $13,250 | 10 | — |
| 2024 | $582,058 | $19,902 | $8,254 | $7,675 | 4 | — |
| 2023 | $568,161 | $11,044 | $3,779 | $3,100 | 4 | $3,100 |
| 2022 | $564,496 | $4,866 | $6,029 | $5,350 | 6 | — |
| 2021 | $565,659 | $4,832 | $4,779 | $4,100 | 4 | — |
| 2020 | $565,606 | $5,525 | $3,729 | $3,200 | 2 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the fund. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships and went to colleges and universities. The University of Tennessee described its own mission as promoting and assisting scientific, social, and educational investigation and research through technology marketing. Trevecca Nazarene University described itself as a Christian liberal arts university preparing students for meaningful service, and Union University described its mission as providing Christ-centered education that promotes excellence and character development.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund reported 10 grants totaling $13,250. Grants ranged from $475 to $8,800, with a median of $500. The largest grant was $8,800 to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Other listed recipients included Freed-Hardeman University, an individual recipient State University, an individual recipient Community College, Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Tennessee Tech University, the University of Alabama in Huntsville, the University of Memphis, Union University, and Trevecca Nazarene University; grants to these institutions ranged from $475 to $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dustin Boroughs, Lori R. Brasher, and Chelsey Sparks as trustees.
Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dustin Boroughs
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori R. Brasher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chelsey Sparks
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Chris Villaflor (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Steve Lindsey (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Adam Wood (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Danny Beecham (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Lex Suite (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Steve Wilkinson (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Beverly Ivy (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Hugh Smith (2021–2022) — Trustee
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 Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust
How much does Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust give each year?
Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust gave $13K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8K across 4 grants.
What is Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust's typical grant size?
Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,325, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust give grants?
Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust gives mostly in Tennessee: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (10 grants).
Who are Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust's largest grantees?
Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust's largest 2025 grantees include University of Tennessee ($8,800), Freed Hardeman University ($500) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust?
Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust reported $589K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $21K.
What does Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the fund. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships and went to colleges and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust?
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 Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust's EIN?
Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1648109. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
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