John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation
The John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations providing health care, human rights advocacy, education, and other services.
John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation gave $60K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,000
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,615
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,319,469
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation
- 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: P O Box 23559, St Petersburg, FL 33742
Phone: (727) 567-2300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Episcopal Diocese of Alabama ($12K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 49 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama, 20% to New York, 8% to Missouri, and 4% each to Massachusetts and Florida. The listed 2024 grants also include recipients in Louisiana, Georgia, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation gives
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% 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 (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 $51K (2021) to $64K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Diocese of Alabama Birmingham, AL | General Support | $12,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Advent Episcopal School Birmingham, AL | General Support | $10,000 |
| United Thank Offering St. Louis, MO | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Horseshoe Farm Charitable Greensboro, AL | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Bell Center for Early Birmingham, AL | General Support | $3,000 |
| City Year Inc Charitable Boston, MA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Point Washington Medical Clinic Inc Santa RSA BCH, FL | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Human Rights First New York, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit Baton Rouge, LA | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,319,469 | $76,272 | $69,391 | $60,000 | 13 | $61,430 | $69,461 | $68,565 |
| 2023 | $1,315,263 | $49,403 | $71,281 | $63,000 | 11 | $64,000 | $42,772 | $60,893 |
| 2022 | $1,337,174 | $50,982 | $75,187 | $64,000 | 1 | $66,961 | $43,840 | $65,884 |
| 2021 | $1,036,171 | $84,932 | $60,328 | $51,000 | 10 | $52,150 | $77,050 | $68,135 |
| 2020 | $1,011,567 | $46,315 | $65,591 | $57,000 | 14 | — | $39,364 | $56,300 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $69K 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 grants included support for a medical clinic, human rights organizations, schools, churches, and other charitable organizations. Point Washington Medical Clinic describes its mission as providing high-quality primary health care regardless of a patient’s means or access. Human Rights First describes itself as an independent, non-partisan advocacy and action organization working to advance free and equal societies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $60,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $12,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
Among the largest grants were $12,000 to Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, $10,000 each to Michael J Fox Foundation and Advent Episcopal School, and $5,000 each to United Thank Offering and Horseshoe Farm Charitable. The filing lists these grants as general support or general operating support. Other recipients included Point Washington Medical Clinic, which received $2,500, and Human Rights First, which received $2,000.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation is led by Raymond James, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raymond James
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$1K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (5)
- Former: John I. Kennedy III (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: John I. Kennedy Jr. (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Linda L. Kennedy (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Walker D. Kennedy (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Carol B. Collinsworth (2020) — Trustee Senior Tr Officer
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 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $1K, to Raymond James (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation
How much does John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation give each year?
John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation gave $60K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $63K across 11 grants.
What is John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation's typical grant size?
John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,615, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation give grants?
John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Missouri (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation's largest grantees?
John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Episcopal Diocese of Alabama ($12,000), Michael J Fox Foundation ($10,000) and Advent Episcopal School ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation?
John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (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 John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a medical clinic, human rights organizations, schools, churches, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation?
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 John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation's EIN?
John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2642065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John and Ilene Kennedy Foundation 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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