Kennedy Family Foundation
The Kennedy Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Needham, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing lists grants for education, assistance to people in need, medical aid, and charitable donations.
Kennedy Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kennedy Family Foundation gave $21K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,866
- +1127.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,087
- +145.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $200,507
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (89% 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 Kennedy Family 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: 1280 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA 02492
Phone: (781) 444-5022
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kennedy Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ephiphany ($3K). Together the top 9 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 6% to Pennsylvania, and 5% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kennedy Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 218% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $2K (2023) to $21K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Needham, MA | Charitable Donation | $4,566 |
| Ephiphany Dorchester, MA | Educational | $3,000 |
| Catholic Charities Boston, MA | Assist Poor | $2,700 |
| Boston College High School Boston, MA | Educational | $2,500 |
| Merrimack College North Andover, MA | Education | $2,000 |
| Bishop Feehan HS Attleboro, MA | Education | $1,500 |
| MIT Design X Cambridge, MA | Educational | $1,250 |
| Adrop Phildelphia, PA | Assist the Poor | $1,250 |
| Brigham and Women Hospital Boston, MA | charitable donation | $1,100 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Deliver Medical Aid | $1,000 |
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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 | $200,507 | $10,967 | $22,566 | $20,866 | 10 | $20,866 | $10,967 | $9,589 |
| 2023 | $195,059 | $7,085 | $1,700 | $1,700 | 2 | $1,700 | $7,085 | $8,907 |
| 2022 | $169,770 | $5,866 | $6,099 | $6,000 | 2 | $6,000 | $5,767 | $9,201 |
| 2021 | $207,103 | $15,730 | $14,115 | $14,100 | 5 | $14,100 | $15,730 | $9,852 |
| 2020 | $201,864 | $6,709 | $11,720 | $11,720 | 7 | — | $6,709 | $9,474 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kennedy Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K 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 went to organizations including schools and colleges, charities, a hospital, and a medical-aid organization. Merrimack College describes itself as a comprehensive Catholic Augustinian institution providing undergraduate, professional, and graduate programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $20,866 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $4,566, with a median of $1,750. Notable grants included $4,566 to MISCELLANEOUS in Needham for a charitable donation; $3,000 to EPIPHANY in Dorchester for education; $2,700 to Catholic Charities in Boston to assist the poor; $2,500 to Boston College High School for education; and $2,000 to Merrimack College for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John F. Kennedy and Mary G. Kennedy as trustees.
Kennedy Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John F. Kennedy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary G. Kennedy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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
How much does Kennedy Family Foundation give each year?
Kennedy Family Foundation gave $21K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 2 grants.
What is Kennedy Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kennedy Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,750, and its average grant was $2,087, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kennedy Family Foundation give grants?
Kennedy Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does Kennedy Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Kennedy Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are Kennedy Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Kennedy Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ephiphany ($3,000), Catholic Charities ($2,700) and Boston College High School ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kennedy Family Foundation?
Kennedy Family Foundation reported $201K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kennedy Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools and colleges, charities, a hospital, and a medical-aid organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kennedy Family 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 Kennedy Family Foundation's EIN?
Kennedy Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3401318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kennedy Family 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
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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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