Joseph P Kennedy Jr Foundation
Joseph P Kennedy Jr Foundation is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $103K. Net investment income was $2.5M.
Joseph P Kennedy Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: Joseph P Kennedy Jr Foundation gave $103K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $103K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $102,500
- -53.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $102,500
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $102,500
- Total assets
- $13,315,340
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Joseph P Kennedy Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New America Foundation ($103K).
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 10 grants of 14 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Joseph P Kennedy Jr Foundation gives
- Giving fell 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 55% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2024) to $429K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New America Foundation Washington, DC | Grant will provide financial support for a domestic public policy fellowship. These fellows will work under the direction of the joseph p. Kennedy jr. Foundation. Funds granted include travel and other related expenses. | $102,500 |
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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 | $13,315,340 | $2,671,271 | $642,482 | $102,500 | 1 | $334,368 | $2,489,784 | $613,394 |
| 2023 | $12,511,296 | $330,158 | $562,407 | $222,400 | 2 | $386,195 | $187,748 | $588,545 |
| 2022 | $11,424,662 | $988,102 | $542,411 | $334,900 | 3 | $450,262 | $879,297 | $588,422 |
| 2021 | $13,968,758 | $1,606,109 | $470,907 | $328,233 | 4 | $419,814 | $1,160,458 | $651,099 |
| 2020 | $12,608,438 | $378,474 | $536,771 | $429,000 | 4 | — | $342,857 | $562,126 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph P Kennedy Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $613K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joseph P Kennedy Jr Foundation is led by Timothy Shriver, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy Shriver
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher G. Kennedy
Finance Committee Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Pender
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward M. Kennedy Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Kerr
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Kennedy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rose Kennedy Schlossberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sofia Rose Shriver
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter McKelvey
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven M. Eidelman
Manager
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $37K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Christopher McKelvy (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Stephen Smith Jr. (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $37K, to Steven M Eidelman (Manager).
Frequently asked questions about Joseph P Kennedy Jr Foundation
How much does Joseph P Kennedy Jr Foundation give each year?
Joseph P Kennedy Jr Foundation gave $103K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $222K across 2 grants.
How large is Joseph P Kennedy Jr Foundation?
Joseph P Kennedy Jr Foundation reported $13.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $334K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $613K (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.
Where does Joseph P Kennedy Jr Foundation operate?
Joseph P Kennedy Jr Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland.
What is Joseph P Kennedy Jr Foundation's EIN?
Joseph P Kennedy Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6083407. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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