Kennedy Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DEERFIELD, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 8 grants totaling $49K.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$49K
+6.1% YoY
Grant Count
8
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-46.9% YoY
About Kennedy Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Kennedy Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DEERFIELD, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 8 grants totaling $49K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center ($20,000), Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center ($10,000), Ravinia Festival ($7,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER SKOKIE, IL | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
| KARTEMQUIN FILMS CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| NATHAN AND ESTHER PELZ HOLOCAUST EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER MILWAUKEE, WI | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| RAVINIA FESTIVAL HIGHLAND PARK, IL | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $7,000 |
| SHALVA CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100 |
| US HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| THE V FOUNDATION CARY, NC | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| GLOBAL GIRLS INC CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN SPINELLO | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| NANCY BARNETT | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedy Family Foundation?
Kennedy Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DEERFIELD, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Kennedy Family Foundation operate?
Kennedy Family Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, North Carolina, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Kennedy Family Foundation award?
In 2021, Kennedy Family Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $49K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Kennedy Family Foundation's EIN?
Kennedy Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3577152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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