Kennedy Family Foundation Inc
The Kennedy Family Foundation, inc. Is organized exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, and educational purposes, including, for such purpose, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under irc section 501(c)(3) and limited primarily to or for the benefit of the residents of Rock county, Wisconsin and surrounding areas.
Kennedy Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kennedy Family Foundation Inc gave $166K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $165,667
- -51.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,611
- +22.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $28,750
- Total assets
- $7,590
- +561.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Kennedy Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St John Vianney ($60K). Together the top 6 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 64 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kennedy Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $166K (2024) to $338K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney Janesville, WI | Religious Support | $60,000 |
| Sonnentag American Foundation Inc Marathon, WI | Community Support | $34,167 |
| Forward Foundation Janesville, WI | Community Support | $30,000 |
| Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation Madison, WI | Health / Well Being Support | $27,500 |
| Project 1649 Janesville, WI | Community Support | $7,200 |
| CASA of Rock County Janesville, WI | Community Support | $6,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,590 | $325,250 | $318,808 | $165,667 | 6 |
| 2023 | $1,148 | $433,414 | $432,826 | $338,381 | 15 |
| 2022 | $560 | $259,092 | $282,627 | $210,555 | 14 |
| 2021 | $24,095 | $318,230 | $340,454 | $273,856 | 16 |
| 2020 | $46,319 | $266,310 | $285,881 | $234,433 | 13 |
About Kennedy Family Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Kennedy Family Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Janesville, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $166K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kennedy Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael E. Grubb
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Kennedy
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen M. Kennedy
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William E. Kennedy (2020–2023) — President & Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Family Foundation Inc
How much does Kennedy Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Kennedy Family Foundation Inc gave $166K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $338K across 15 grants.
What is Kennedy Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kennedy Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $28,750, and its average grant was $27,611, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Kennedy Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Kennedy Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Janesville, WI (4 grants).
Does Kennedy Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Kennedy Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (4 grants).
Who are Kennedy Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kennedy Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St John Vianney ($60,000), Sonnentag American Foundation Inc ($34,167) and Forward Foundation ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kennedy Family Foundation Inc?
Kennedy Family Foundation Inc reported $8K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $325K.
What is Kennedy Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kennedy Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0899034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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