J Henry Kendall Trust
J Henry Kendall Trust is a private foundation based in Lowell, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports support for Leominster High School, religious activities, and financial aid for indigent unmarried elderly women.
J Henry Kendall Trust at a glance
In short: J Henry Kendall Trust gave $123K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $123,450
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,345
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,700
- Total assets
- $1,596,906
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% 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 J Henry Kendall 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: 222 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: (857) 524-1786
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J Henry Kendall Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Leominster Superintendent's Office ($68K). Together the top 2 received $101K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($22,200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 50 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Massachusetts. The listed recipients were in Leominster.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J Henry Kendall Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 $117K (2024) to $139K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leominster Superintendent's Office Leominster, MA | Financial Support of Leominster High School | $67,500 |
| First Church Unitarian Universalist Leominster, MA | Financial Support for Religious Activities | $33,750 |
| 8 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $22,200 |
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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 | $1,596,906 | $83,046 | $161,509 | $123,450 | 10 | $131,618 | $58,197 | $134,240 |
| 2024 | $1,675,369 | $130,585 | $148,558 | $117,083 | 10 | $117,083 | $130,585 | $123,461 |
| 2023 | $1,693,342 | $131,705 | $146,170 | $121,383 | 10 | $121,383 | $131,705 | $109,913 |
| 2022 | $1,707,807 | $24,953 | $169,363 | $139,006 | 10 | $139,006 | $40,372 | $117,938 |
| 2021 | $1,852,217 | $180,762 | $153,774 | $121,850 | 10 | $121,850 | $127,138 | $135,153 |
| 2020 | $1,824,829 | $72,240 | $151,318 | $122,034 | 10 | — | $48,774 | $120,293 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Henry Kendall Trust reported a distributable amount of $134K 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
The available filing information does not state a mission. In 2025, the trust reported support for a high school, a Unitarian Universalist church’s religious activities, and financial aid for individuals.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust awarded 10 grants totaling $123,450. Grant sizes ranged from $2,400 to $67,500, with a median of $2,700. The largest awards were $67,500 to Leominster Superintendent’s Office for financial support of Leominster High School and $33,750 to First Church Unitarian Universalist for financial support for religious activities. The other eight listed awards went to individuals in Leominster for financial aid and support of indigent unmarried elderly women.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rockland Trust Company as trustee.
J Henry Kendall Trust's only listed officer is Rockland Trust Company, Trustee on the 2025 filing (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rockland Trust Company
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Enterprise Bank Trust CO (2020–2024) — 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 J Henry Kendall Trust
How much does J Henry Kendall Trust give each year?
J Henry Kendall Trust gave $123K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $117K across 10 grants.
What is J Henry Kendall Trust's typical grant size?
J Henry Kendall Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,700, and its average grant was $12,345, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Henry Kendall Trust give grants?
J Henry Kendall Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Leominster, MA (2 grants).
Does J Henry Kendall Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on J Henry Kendall Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is J Henry Kendall Trust?
J Henry Kendall Trust reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $134K (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 Henry Kendall Trust fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission. In 2025, the trust reported support for a high school, a Unitarian Universalist church’s religious activities, and financial aid for individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J Henry Kendall 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 J Henry Kendall Trust's EIN?
J Henry Kendall Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6035506. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does J Henry Kendall 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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