Kenelm Foundation
Kenelm Foundation is a private foundation based in Voorhees, New Jersey. In its 2025 filing, it reported 29 charitable donations totaling $91,000 to organizations in several states.
Kenelm Foundation at a glance
In short: Kenelm Foundation gave $91K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Pennsylvania. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $91,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,138
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,700
- Total assets
- $1,955,743
- +12.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kenelm Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 50 Battery Hill Drive, Voorhees, NJ 08043
Phone: (609) 280-1911
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kenelm Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bexley Education Foundation ($7K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 151 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in Pennsylvania (33%), New Jersey (20%), Florida (14%), North Carolina (11%), and Ohio (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kenelm Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 29 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2021) to $91K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bexley Education Foundation Bexley, OH | Charitable Donation | $7,000 |
| St Andrew the Apostle Gibbsboro, NJ | Charitable Donation | $6,500 |
| United Disabilities Services Lancaster, PA | Charitable Donation | $5,400 |
| Rylie's Rescue Skippack, PA | Charitable Donation | $5,400 |
| Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Friends of Weymouth Southern Pines, NC | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| The Lord's Place Home for Good Camp West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Donation | $4,000 |
| Cathedral Kitchen Camden, NJ | Charitable Donation | $3,500 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| Unitarian Universalist Church North Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Kenelm Foundation?
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 | $1,955,743 | $70,594 | $96,169 | $91,000 | 29 | $93,885 | $36,048 | $89,280 |
| 2024 | $1,746,740 | $72,396 | $95,226 | $91,000 | 29 | $93,218 | $38,055 | $84,520 |
| 2023 | $1,435,938 | $26,753 | $74,746 | $70,000 | 28 | $71,851 | $26,753 | $73,182 |
| 2022 | $1,316,645 | $117,303 | $72,633 | $70,000 | 34 | $71,266 | $117,303 | $73,923 |
| 2021 | $1,703,136 | $27,624 | $72,835 | $70,000 | 31 | — | $27,642 | $78,583 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kenelm Foundation reported a distributable amount of $89K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Rylie’s Rescue describes its mission as rescuing and rehoming animals that have been abandoned, neglected, or abused. United Disabilities Services says it helps enhance the independence of people with physical and age-related disabilities through care and support services. Friends of Weymouth describes its work as preserving a historic home and continuing the artistic and community-building legacies associated with it. K9s for Warriors says it provides highly trained service dogs to military veterans experiencing PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $91,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $7,000, with a median of $2,700. Among the largest were $7,000 to Bexley Education Foundation, $6,500 to St Andrew the Apostle, and $5,400 each to United Disabilities Services and Rylie’s Rescue. Each was listed as a charitable donation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert W Drummond as president, Bonnie D Gross as vice president, and Robert A Patterson as treasurer.
Kenelm Foundation is led by Robert W. Drummond, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert W. Drummond
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie D. Gross
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert A. Patterson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Kenelm Foundation
How much does Kenelm Foundation give each year?
Kenelm Foundation gave $91K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $91K across 29 grants.
What is Kenelm Foundation's typical grant size?
Kenelm Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,700, and its average grant was $3,138, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kenelm Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Kenelm Foundation give grants?
Kenelm Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (20%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Eagleville, PA (3 grants), Bexley, OH (2 grants) and Skippack, PA (2 grants).
Does Kenelm Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Kenelm Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (29 grants).
Who are Kenelm Foundation's largest grantees?
Kenelm Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bexley Education Foundation ($7,000), St Andrew the Apostle ($6,500) and United Disabilities Services ($5,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kenelm Foundation?
Kenelm Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $94K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kenelm Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Rylie’s Rescue describes its mission as rescuing and rehoming animals that have been abandoned, neglected, or abused. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kenelm Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kenelm Foundation's EIN?
Kenelm Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6265409. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Kenelm 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Kenelm Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in New Jersey
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Princeton, NJ
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds efforts to improve health and health equity in the United States, including systems change addressing structural barriers to health. In 2024, its grants ranged from $125 to $12.15 million, with a median of $40,000. It typically funds through targeted programs and partnerships; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$13.4B
Grants
3,093
Total Given
$622.6M
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Morristown, NJ
The Community Foundation of New Jersey supports a broad range of causes, including arts, education, health, human services, and the environment, through donor-directed and other charitable funds. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of $19,759, with awards ranging widely; its current health grant opportunity serves Morris and Somerset counties. Eligible New Jersey nonprofits may apply to specific grant opportunities, subject to each opportunity’s guidelines.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
1,321
Total Given
$93.8M
Crane Fund for Widows and Children
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
The Crane Fund for Widows and Children supports charitable organizations, including those working in healthcare and social services, children’s services, recreation, and basic needs, with grants across multiple states. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,000 to $45,000, with a median of $4,500; it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
985
Total Given
$4.5M
The Hyde and Watson Foundation
Warren Township, NJ
The Hyde and Watson Foundation funds capital projects in human services, education, health, arts and culture, and the environment. Most awards are $5,000–$20,000, with a 2024 median of $10,000, for eligible nonprofits in New York City and Essex, Morris, and Union counties in New Jersey. It accepts applications through an online portal during its stated application periods; the profile does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$88.2M
Grants
611
Total Given
$6.1M
Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The foundation supports nonprofits and community programs in areas such as basic needs, education, health, housing, arts, and the environment, with competitive grants focused on under-resourced communities and women and girls. Its 2024 grants had a median of $15,000, and its discretionary grantmaking primarily serves Mercer County and nearby parts of New Jersey and eastern Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The profile describes competitive programs but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$279.6M
Grants
515
Total Given
$31.3M
Oceanfirst Foundation
Toms River, NJ
OceanFirst Foundation funds nonprofits working in health and wellness, housing, youth development and education, economic stability, quality of life, and higher education in communities served by OceanFirst Bank. In 2025 it awarded grants of $50 to $55,000, with a median of $2,200. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations; prospective applicants are directed to contact the foundation to discuss fit before applying through its online portal.
Assets
$6.1M
Grants
425
Total Given
$1.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in New Jersey
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Kenelm Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kenelm-foundation-morg_b366a583c84f4484908776ffc7126afb
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_236265409_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Kenelm Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/kenelm-foundation-morg_b366a583c84f4484908776ffc7126afb},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-15. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Kenelm Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Kenelm Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?