J C Kennedy Foundation Inc
J C Kennedy Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports 77 grants totaling $3,848,580 to charitable organizations in several states.
J C Kennedy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: J C Kennedy Foundation Inc gave $3.8M across 77 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), top state Michigan. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,848,580
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 77
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $49,982
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $86,279,077
- +0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (16 of 72, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to J C Kennedy Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6205A Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: (678) 645-4659
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J C Kennedy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Michigan ($1.7M). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
362 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 267 grants of 362 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (43%), Georgia (20%), and Tennessee (11%). Oregon and Mississippi each accounted for 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is J C Kennedy Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 72 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $121K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2020) to $4.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 77 grants totaling $3.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Program Support | $1,654,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc Memphis, TN | Special Project Support | $400,000 |
| Wild Salmon Center Portland, OR | Special Project Support | $200,000 |
| Mia's Miracles Foundation Inc St Petersburg, FL | Program Support | $105,600 |
| Canine Assistants Alpharetta, GA | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation Bismarck, ND | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Tallahatchie General Hospital Medical Foundation Charleston, MS | Program Support | $95,000 |
| City of Charleston Charleston, MS | Special Project Support | $56,480 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank East Point, GA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Children's Restoration Network Roswell, GA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,279,077 | $5,011,834 | $4,510,187 | $3,848,580 | 77 | $3,889,669 | $4,594,304 | $4,813,185 |
| 2023 | $85,777,430 | $29,490,048 | $5,021,106 | $4,440,510 | 79 | $4,501,654 | $10,632,926 | $3,614,311 |
| 2022 | $70,170,226 | $34,309,539 | $3,415,648 | $3,064,780 | 87 | $3,100,228 | $13,421,532 | $2,452,178 |
| 2021 | $50,453,497 | $5,671,196 | $2,808,941 | $2,461,400 | 61 | $2,507,660 | $5,425,838 | $2,970,607 |
| 2020 | $47,591,242 | $11,986,234 | $2,189,420 | $1,808,125 | 58 | — | $4,827,268 | $2,314,033 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J C Kennedy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.8M for 2024 — 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 2024 grantees describe a range of activities: Ducks Unlimited says it conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats; Wild Salmon Center describes its work as promoting conservation and sustainable use of wild salmon ecosystems; and Canine Assistants says it trains service dogs for people with disabilities.
Other grantees describe work supporting families facing children’s serious medical diagnoses (Mia’s Miracles Foundation) and helping children and mothers break the cycle of homelessness (Children’s Restoration Network). The University of Michigan grantee listed in the filing describes its mission as representing and advocating for its member physicians.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 77 grants totaling $3,848,580. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,654,000, with a median of $15,000.
The largest awards included $1,654,000 to the University of Michigan for program support, $400,000 to Ducks Unlimited for special project support, and $200,000 to Wild Salmon Center for special project support. Other notable grants were $105,600 to Mia’s Miracles Foundation for program support; $100,000 each to Canine Assistants for general operating support and Delta Waterfowl Foundation for program support; and $95,000 to Tallahatchie General Hospital Medical Foundation for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James C Kennedy as president and trustee; Barbara K Harty as vice president and trustee; James C Kennedy Jr as secretary, treasurer, and trustee; Nancy K Rigby as assistant secretary; and Clay K Kennedy as trustee.
J C Kennedy Foundation Inc is led by James C. Kennedy, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James C. Kennedy
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara K. Harty
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Clay K. Kennedy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $0 (2024)
James C. Kennedy Jr.
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Nancy K. Rigby
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $10K, to Barbara K Harty (Vice President/Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about J C Kennedy Foundation Inc
How much does J C Kennedy Foundation Inc give each year?
J C Kennedy Foundation Inc gave $3.8M across 77 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.4M across 79 grants.
What is J C Kennedy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
J C Kennedy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $49,982, across 77 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J C Kennedy Foundation Inc that year got $121K on average.
Where does J C Kennedy Foundation Inc give grants?
J C Kennedy Foundation Inc's top state is Michigan, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (20%) and Tennessee (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (24 grants), Charleston, MS (3 grants), Roswell, GA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does J C Kennedy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of J C Kennedy Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (58 of 77) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (11 grants) and "Special Project Support" (7 grants).
Who are J C Kennedy Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
J C Kennedy Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Michigan ($1,654,000), Ducks Unlimited Inc ($400,000) and Wild Salmon Center ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is J C Kennedy Foundation Inc?
J C Kennedy Foundation Inc reported $86.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.8M (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 J C Kennedy Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J C Kennedy Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 J C Kennedy Foundation Inc's EIN?
J C Kennedy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0424251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does J C Kennedy Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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