Kennedy Hanly Foundation
Kennedy Hanly Foundation is a private foundation based in Forest Hills, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for purposes including education, medical aid, cancer research, religious activities, and disaster relief.
Kennedy Hanly Foundation at a glance
In short: Kennedy Hanly Foundation gave $61K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,500
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,050
- -32.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $326,778
- -7.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (64% 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 Kennedy Hanly Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 274 Burns St, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone: (718) 263-8025
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kennedy Hanly Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Irish Educational Development Fund ($15K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 25% to recipients in Florida, and 12% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kennedy Hanly Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 194% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $63K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Irish Educational Development Fund White Plains, NY | education | $15,000 |
| American College Dublin Foundation Delray Beach, FL | education | $15,000 |
| X NY, NY | Edu prgms | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | medical aid | $5,000 |
| Cluny Sisters New York, NY | education | $5,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge Boston, MA | cancer research | $2,500 |
| St Catherine's Church Westford, MA | religious | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross New York, NY | disaster relief | $2,500 |
| Amer Fdn Suicide Prevntion Westford, MA | Edu programs | $2,000 |
| Turner Syndrome Fdn New York, NY | medical | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $326,778 | $11,039 | $66,485 | $60,500 | 10 | $60,500 | $41,626 | $31,187 |
| 2024 | $353,074 | $12,612 | $62,500 | $62,500 | 7 | $62,500 | $48,062 | $30,951 |
| 2023 | $368,665 | $11,491 | $61,665 | $60,000 | 10 | $60,000 | $25,203 | $31,663 |
| 2022 | $403,780 | $10,382 | $60,071 | $58,500 | 9 | $58,500 | $22,557 | $34,161 |
| 2021 | $439,994 | $10,060 | $9,161 | $7,500 | 5 | — | $10,504 | $30,205 |
| 2020 | $436,801 | $13,632 | $57,914 | $56,000 | 9 | — | $19,698 | $26,891 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kennedy Hanly Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $60,500 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $3,750. Notable grants included $15,000 each to Irish Educational Development Fund for education and American College Dublin Foundation for education; $10,000 to x for “Edu prgms”; and $5,000 each to Doctors Without Borders for medical aid and Cluny Sisters for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joan Hanly as president, Kenneth Hanly as vice president, and John Crabill as treasurer.
Kennedy Hanly Foundation is led by Joan Hanly, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joan Hanly
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Crabill
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kenneth Hanly
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Kennedy Hanly Foundation
How much does Kennedy Hanly Foundation give each year?
Kennedy Hanly Foundation gave $61K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $63K across 7 grants.
What is Kennedy Hanly Foundation's typical grant size?
Kennedy Hanly Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $6,050, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kennedy Hanly Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Kennedy Hanly Foundation give grants?
Kennedy Hanly Foundation gives mostly in New York: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (25%) and Massachusetts (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Westford, MA (2 grants).
Does Kennedy Hanly Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Kennedy Hanly Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Kennedy Hanly Foundation's largest grantees?
Kennedy Hanly Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Irish Educational Development Fund ($15,000), American College Dublin Foundation ($15,000) and X ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kennedy Hanly Foundation?
Kennedy Hanly Foundation reported $327K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Kennedy Hanly Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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 Kennedy Hanly Foundation's EIN?
Kennedy Hanly Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3433075. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Kennedy Hanly 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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